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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.
Westminster Abbey, or Victory.
Westminster Abbey, or Victory.
Expect victory and you make victory.
Expect victory and you make victory.
But if
We have such another victory, we are undone.
But if
We have such another victory, we are undone.
Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing.
Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing.
The people who remained victorious were less like conquerors than conquered.
The people who remained victorious were less like conquerors than conquered.
It is the fight alone that pleases us, not the victory.
It is the fight alone that pleases us, not the victory.
The god of victory is said to be one-handed, but peace gives victory on both sides.
The god of victory is said to be one-handed, but peace gives victory on both sides.
The victorious cause pleased the gods, but the victory pleased
Cato.
[Lat., Victrix cause Diis placuit, sed victa read more
The victorious cause pleased the gods, but the victory pleased
Cato.
[Lat., Victrix cause Diis placuit, sed victa Catoni.]