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

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

There are victories of the soul and spirit. Sometimes, even if you lose, you win.

There are victories of the soul and spirit. Sometimes, even if you lose, you win.

Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for mankind

Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for mankind

We have met the enemy and they are ours.

We have met the enemy and they are ours.

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.

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!

Victory; a matter of staying power.

Victory; a matter of staying power.

Victory and defeat are each of the same price.

Victory and defeat are each of the same price.

Woe to the vanquished!
[Lat., Vae victis.]

Woe to the vanquished!
[Lat., Vae victis.]