They see nothing wrong in the rule, that to the victors belong
the spoils of the enemy.

They see nothing wrong in the rule, that to the victors belong
the spoils of the enemy.

Hail! Thou as victor crowned.
[Ger., Heil dir im Siegerkranz.]

Hail! Thou as victor crowned.
[Ger., Heil dir im Siegerkranz.]

Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for read more

Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory there is no survival.

We conquered France, but felt our captive's charms,
Her arts victorious triumph'd o'er our arms.

We conquered France, but felt our captive's charms,
Her arts victorious triumph'd o'er our arms.

Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for mankind

Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for mankind

There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.

There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.

To give victory to the right, not bloody bullets, but peaceful ballots only, are necessary.

To give victory to the right, not bloody bullets, but peaceful ballots only, are necessary.

Kings may be blest, but Tam was glorious,
O'er a' the ills o' life victorious.

Kings may be blest, but Tam was glorious,
O'er a' the ills o' life victorious.

Who thought he'd won
The field as certain as a gun.

Who thought he'd won
The field as certain as a gun.