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Hail! Thou as victor crowned.
[Ger., Heil dir im Siegerkranz.]
Hail! Thou as victor crowned.
[Ger., Heil dir im Siegerkranz.]
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.
There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.
There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.
I do not think that winning is the most important thing. I think winning is the only thing.
I do not think that winning is the most important thing. I think winning is the only thing.
Who thought he'd won
The field as certain as a gun.
Who thought he'd won
The field as certain as a gun.
In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.
In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.
I would rather be remembered by a song than by a victory.
I would rather be remembered by a song than by a victory.
Not might
but light
lit Maccabees'
lamp
through the night.
Not might
but light
lit Maccabees'
lamp
through the night.
Woe to the vanquished!
[Lat., Vae victis.]
Woe to the vanquished!
[Lat., Vae victis.]
