We should wage war not to win war, but to win peace.

We should wage war not to win war, but to win peace.

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

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

Victory is sweetest when you've known defeat.

Victory is sweetest when you've known defeat.

There are victories of the soul and spirit. Sometimes, even if you lose, you win.

There are victories of the soul and spirit. Sometimes, even if you lose, you win.

But if
We have such another victory, we are undone.

But if
We have such another victory, we are undone.

There are many victories worse than a defeat.rn

There are many victories worse than a defeat.rn

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.

Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing.

Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing.

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

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