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A Cadmean victory. (The conquerors suffer as much as the
conquered.)
A Cadmean victory. (The conquerors suffer as much as the
conquered.)
To give victory to the right, not bloody bullets, but peaceful ballots only, are necessary.
To give victory to the right, not bloody bullets, but peaceful ballots only, are necessary.
Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for mankind
Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for mankind
It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it.
It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it.
Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, win a read more
Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, win a little more.
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.
There are many victories worse than a defeat.
There are many victories worse than a defeat.
In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.
In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.
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.