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!

Victory has a hundred fathers, but defeat is an orphan.

Victory has a hundred fathers, but defeat is an orphan.

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.

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.

Victory is a thing of the will.

Victory is a thing of the will.

There are many victories worse than a defeat.

There are many victories worse than a defeat.

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

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

Victory and defeat are each of the same price.

Victory and defeat are each of the same price.

I would rather be remembered by a song than by a victory.

I would rather be remembered by a song than by a victory.