Defeat should never be a source of courage, but rather a fresh stimulant.

Defeat should never be a source of courage, but rather a fresh stimulant.

To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence.

To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence.

To the victors belong the spoils. (The spoils to the victors.)

To the victors belong the spoils. (The spoils to the victors.)

In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.

In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.

Victory; a matter of staying power.

Victory; a matter of staying power.

Whether in chains or in laurels, liberty knows nothing but victories.

Whether in chains or in laurels, liberty knows nothing but victories.

When one is trying to do something beyond his known powers it is useless to seek the approval of friends. read more

When one is trying to do something beyond his known powers it is useless to seek the approval of friends. Friends are at their best in moments of defeat.

But there is suffering in life, and there are defeats. No one can avoid them. But it's better to lose read more

But there is suffering in life, and there are defeats. No one can avoid them. But it's better to lose some of the battles in the struggles for your dreams than to be defeated without ever knowing what you're fighting for.

Hail! Thou as victor crowned.
[Ger., Heil dir im Siegerkranz.]

Hail! Thou as victor crowned.
[Ger., Heil dir im Siegerkranz.]