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It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it.
It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it.
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.
One may know how to gain a victory, and know not how to use it.
One may know how to gain a victory, and know not how to use it.
No retreat. No retreat. They must conquer or die who've no retreat.
No retreat. No retreat. They must conquer or die who've no retreat.
In war there is no substitute for victory.
In war there is no substitute for victory.
There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.
There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.
To the victors belong the spoils. (The spoils to the victors.)
To the victors belong the spoils. (The spoils to the victors.)
Woe to the vanquished!
[Lat., Vae victis.]
Woe to the vanquished!
[Lat., Vae victis.]
Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the Attack.
Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the Attack.
