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The people who remained victorious were less like conquerors than conquered.
The people who remained victorious were less like conquerors than conquered.
Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for mankind
Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for mankind
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 greatest conquerer is he who overcomes the enemy without a blow.
The greatest conquerer is he who overcomes the enemy without a blow.
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.
We should wage war not to win war, but to win peace.
We should wage war not to win war, but to win peace.
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.]
Beware of rashness, but with energy, and sleepless vigilance, go forward and give us victories.
Beware of rashness, but with energy, and sleepless vigilance, go forward and give us victories.
I never expect to lose. Even when I'm the underdog, I still prepare a victory speech.
I never expect to lose. Even when I'm the underdog, I still prepare a victory speech.