Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the Attack.

Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the Attack.

We have met the enemy and they are ours.

We have met the enemy and they are ours.

There are many victories worse than a defeat.

There are many victories worse than a defeat.

For when the One Great Scorer comes to mark against your name, He writes--not that you won or lost--but how read more

For when the One Great Scorer comes to mark against your name, He writes--not that you won or lost--but how you played the Game.

I look at victory as milestones on a very long highway.

I look at victory as milestones on a very long highway.

Expect victory and you make victory.

Expect victory and you make victory.

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.

Then should some cloud pass over
The brow of sire or lover,
Think 'tis the shade
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Then should some cloud pass over
The brow of sire or lover,
Think 'tis the shade
By Victory made
Whose wings right o'er us hover!

You know how to win victory, Hannibal, you do not how to use it
[Lat., Vincere scis, Hannibal; victoria read more

You know how to win victory, Hannibal, you do not how to use it
[Lat., Vincere scis, Hannibal; victoria uti nescis.]