The people who remained victorious were less like conquerors than conquered.

The people who remained victorious were less like conquerors than conquered.

There are many victories worse than a defeat.

There are many victories worse than a defeat.

We have met the enemy and they are ours.

We have met the enemy and they are ours.

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.

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!

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

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

Expect victory and you make victory.

Expect victory and you make victory.

Woe to the vanquished!
[Lat., Vae victis.]

Woe to the vanquished!
[Lat., Vae victis.]

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

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