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They see nothing wrong in the rule, that to the victors belong
the spoils of the enemy.
They see nothing wrong in the rule, that to the victors belong
the spoils of the enemy.
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.
I would rather lose in a cause that will some day win, than win in a cause that will some read more
I would rather lose in a cause that will some day win, than win in a cause that will some day lose!
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 most urgent necessity in human life is to be able to face life victoriously. For many are living mentally, read more
The most urgent necessity in human life is to be able to face life victoriously. For many are living mentally, physically, morally and spiritually defeated.
The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and read more
The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give.
It is the fight alone that pleases us, not the victory.
It is the fight alone that pleases us, not the victory.
As always, victory finds a hundred fathers but defeat is an orphan.
As always, victory finds a hundred fathers but defeat is an orphan.
Whether in chains or in laurels, liberty knows nothing but victories.
Whether in chains or in laurels, liberty knows nothing but victories.
