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.

The greatest conquerer is he who overcomes the enemy without a blow.

The greatest conquerer is he who overcomes the enemy without a blow.

There are many victories worse than a defeat.

There are many victories worse than a defeat.

Kings may be blest, but Tam was glorious,
O'er a' the ills o' life victorious.

Kings may be blest, but Tam was glorious,
O'er a' the ills o' life victorious.

You know how to win victory, Hannibal, you do not how to use it
[Lat., Vincere scis, Hannibal; victoria read more

You know how to win victory, Hannibal, you do not how to use it
[Lat., Vincere scis, Hannibal; victoria uti nescis.]

Beware of rashness, but with energy, and sleepless vigilance, go forward and give us victories.

Beware of rashness, but with energy, and sleepless vigilance, go forward and give us victories.

I look at victory as milestones on a very long highway.

I look at victory as milestones on a very long highway.

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

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

Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.

Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.