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

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

There are many victories worse than a defeat.

There are many victories worse than a defeat.

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.

Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.

Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.

A Cadmean victory. (The conquerors suffer as much as the
conquered.)

A Cadmean victory. (The conquerors suffer as much as the
conquered.)

The most dangerous moment comes with victory.

The most dangerous moment comes with victory.

The will to conquer is the first condition of victory.

The will to conquer is the first condition of victory.

In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.

In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.

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!