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.

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

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

I look at victory as milestones on a very long highway.

I look at victory as milestones on a very long highway.

Peace must be framed on so equitable a basis, that the nations
would not wish to disturb it . read more

Peace must be framed on so equitable a basis, that the nations
would not wish to disturb it . . . so that the confidence of the
German people shall be put in the equity of their cause and not
in the might of their armies.

Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.

Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.

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.

But if
We have such another victory, we are undone.

But if
We have such another victory, we are undone.

The smile of God is victory.

The smile of God is victory.