Not one of all the purple host
Who took the flag to-day
Can tell the definition
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Not one of all the purple host
Who took the flag to-day
Can tell the definition
So clear of victory,
As he, defeated, dying,
On whose forbidden ear
The distant strains of triumph
Break agonized and clear.

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

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

The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and read more

The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give.

In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.

In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.

Whether in chains or in laurels, liberty knows nothing but victories.

Whether in chains or in laurels, liberty knows nothing but victories.

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.

Westminster Abbey, or Victory.

Westminster Abbey, or Victory.

We have met the enemy and they are ours.

We have met the enemy and they are ours.

Victory; a matter of staying power.

Victory; a matter of staying power.