It is the fight alone that pleases us, not the victory.

It is the fight alone that pleases us, not the victory.

Westminster Abbey, or Victory.

Westminster Abbey, or Victory.

Victory is sweetest when you've known defeat.

Victory is sweetest when you've known defeat.

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 is a thing of the will.

Victory is a thing of the will.

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.

There are many victories worse than a defeat.rn

There are many victories worse than a defeat.rn

In war there is no substitute for victory.

In war there is no substitute for victory.

To the victors belong the spoils. (The spoils to the victors.)

To the victors belong the spoils. (The spoils to the victors.)