In reading the lives of great men, I found that the first victory they won was over themselves... self-discipline with all of them came first.
Harry S. Truman

In the event of a victory over Germany by Soviet Russia and England, Bolshevism in Europe would inevitably follow. Under these circumstances I would prefer to see Germany win the war.
Pierre Laval

In the first six to twelve months of a war with the United States and Great Britain I will run wild and win victory upon victory.
Isoroku Yamamoto

In the time of darkest defeat, victory may be nearest.
William McKinley

In their eyes as they pass is not hatred, not excitement, not despair, not the tonic of their victory - there is just the simple expression of being here as though they had been here doing this forever, and nothing else.
Ernie Pyle

In war there is no substitute for victory.
Douglas MacArthur

In war, when a commander becomes so bereft of reason and perspective that he fails to understand the dependence of arms on Divine guidance, he no longer deserves victory.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
Sun Tzu

It is a law of human nature that in victory even the coward may boast of his prowess, while defeat injures the reputation even of the brave.
Sallust

It is alleged that half a million Spanish men, women and children fled to France after the Franco victory.
Martha Gellhorn

It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.
Buddha

It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.
Nelson Mandela

It is difficult to say today whether the Battle of Kosovo was a defeat or a victory for the Serbian people, whether thanks to it we fell into slavery or we survived in this slavery.
Slobodan Milosevic

It is impossible to win the race unless you venture to run, impossible to win the victory unless you dare to battle.
Richard M. DeVos

It is in the compelling zest of high adventure and of victory, and in creative action, that man finds his supreme joys.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery

It is not the cause for which men took up arms that makes a victory more just or less, it is the order that is established when arms have been laid down.
Simone Weil

It is not truth that matters, but victory.
Adolf Hitler

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

It was announced as a French victory by the French Minister of War. I did not see any sign of victory but only the retreat of the French forces engaged in the battle.
Philip Gibbs

It's a story about victory that will touch the lives of everyone who watches it. It's powerful.
Derek Luke