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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.
As always, victory finds a hundred fathers but defeat is an orphan.
As always, victory finds a hundred fathers but defeat is an orphan.
Victory is a thing of the will.
Victory is a thing of the will.
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.
Out spoke the victor then,
As he hail'd them o'er the wave,
Ye are brothers! ye are read more
Out spoke the victor then,
As he hail'd them o'er the wave,
Ye are brothers! ye are men!
And we conquer but to save;
So peace instead of death let us bring;
But yield, proud foe, let us bring;
With the crews, at England's feet,
And make submission meet
To our King.
In war there is no substitute for victory.
In war there is no substitute for victory.
In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.
In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.
Victory and defeat are each of the same price.
Victory and defeat are each of the same price.
