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Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, win a read more
Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, win a little more.
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.
There are many victories worse than a defeat.
There are many victories worse than a defeat.
There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.
There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.
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!
To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence.
To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence.
In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.
In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.
There are many victories worse than a defeat.rn
There are many victories worse than a defeat.rn
Woe to the vanquished!
[Lat., Vae victis.]
Woe to the vanquished!
[Lat., Vae victis.]