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The god of victory is said to be one-handed, but peace gives victory on both sides.
The god of victory is said to be one-handed, but peace gives victory on both sides.
I do not think that winning is the most important thing. I think winning is the only thing.
I do not think that winning is the most important thing. I think winning is the only thing.
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.
Hail! Thou as victor crowned.
[Ger., Heil dir im Siegerkranz.]
Hail! Thou as victor crowned.
[Ger., Heil dir im Siegerkranz.]
Who thought he'd won
The field as certain as a gun.
Who thought he'd won
The field as certain as a gun.
There are many victories worse than a defeat.
There are many victories worse than a defeat.
In war there is no substitute for victory.
In war there is no substitute for victory.
The most dangerous moment comes with victory.
The most dangerous moment comes with victory.
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.
