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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.
The victorious cause pleased the gods, but the victory pleased
Cato.
[Lat., Victrix cause Diis placuit, sed victa read more
The victorious cause pleased the gods, but the victory pleased
Cato.
[Lat., Victrix cause Diis placuit, sed victa Catoni.]
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.
Victory has a hundred fathers, but defeat is an orphan.
Victory has a hundred fathers, but defeat is an orphan.
From what far, heavenly height of hope
Didst thou descend to light our way,
Cleaving with flash read more
From what far, heavenly height of hope
Didst thou descend to light our way,
Cleaving with flash of snowy robe
Time's dusky veil of twilight gray?
We have met the enemy and they are ours.
We have met the enemy and they are ours.
Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner. Even if you are behind, a sustained read more
Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner. Even if you are behind, a sustained look of control and confidence can give you a mental edge that results in victory.
Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.
Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.
In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.
In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.
