A Cadmean victory. (The conquerors suffer as much as the
conquered.)

A Cadmean victory. (The conquerors suffer as much as the
conquered.)

There are many victories worse than a defeat.

There are many victories worse than a defeat.

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

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

In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.

In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.

Out spoke the victor then,
As he hail'd them o'er the wave,
Ye are brothers! ye are read more

Out spoke the victor then,
As he hail'd them o'er the wave,
Ye are brothers! ye are men!
And we conquer but to save;
So peace instead of death let us bring;
But yield, proud foe, let us bring;
With the crews, at England's feet,
And make submission meet
To our King.

The will to conquer is the first condition of victory.

The will to conquer is the first condition of 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.

Woe to the vanquished!
[Lat., Vae victis.]

Woe to the vanquished!
[Lat., Vae victis.]

The smile of God is victory.

The smile of God is victory.