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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.)
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.]
There are many victories worse than a defeat.rn
There are many victories worse than a defeat.rn
I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over read more
I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.
In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.
In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.
Victory; a matter of staying power.
Victory; a matter of staying power.
In war there is no substitute for victory.
In war there is no substitute for victory.
Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.
Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.
Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for mankind
Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for mankind
