Who thought he'd won
The field as certain as a gun.

Who thought he'd won
The field as certain as a gun.

One may know how to gain a victory, and know not how to use it.

One may know how to gain a victory, and know not how to use it.

I never expect to lose. Even when I'm the underdog, I still prepare a victory speech.

I never expect to lose. Even when I'm the underdog, I still prepare a victory speech.

It is the fight alone that pleases us, not the victory.

It is the fight alone that pleases us, not the victory.

Not might
but light
lit Maccabees'
lamp
through the night.

Not might
but light
lit Maccabees'
lamp
through the night.

The god of victory is said to be one-handed, but peace gives victory on both sides.

The god of victory is said to be one-handed, but peace gives victory on both sides.

Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.

Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.

I would rather be remembered by a song than by a victory.

I would rather be remembered by a song than by a victory.

We conquered France, but felt our captive's charms,
Her arts victorious triumph'd o'er our arms.

We conquered France, but felt our captive's charms,
Her arts victorious triumph'd o'er our arms.