What did J. R. R. Tolkien mean by: For victory is victory, however small, nor is its worth only from what follows from it. - J. R. R. Tolkien Copy
+ His grief he will not forget; but it will not darken his heart, it will teach him wisdom. Feraz Zeid, January 17, 2024January 17, 2024, J. R. R. Tolkien, Forget, Grief, Heart, 0 - J. R. R. Tolkien
+ What course am I to take?” “Towards danger; but not too rashly, nor too straight. Feraz Zeid, January 17, 2024January 17, 2024, J. R. R. Tolkien, Courses, Danger, 0 - J. R. R. Tolkien
+ I was talking aloud to myself. A habit of the old: they choose the wisest person present to speak to Feraz Zeid, January 17, 2024January 17, 2024, J. R. R. Tolkien, Habit, Speak, Talking, 0 - J. R. R. Tolkien
+ Let him not vow to walk in the dark, who has not seen the nightfall. Feraz Zeid, January 17, 2024January 17, 2024, J. R. R. Tolkien, Dark, Vow, 0 - J. R. R. Tolkien
+ Touching your cap to the Squire may be damn bad for the Squire, but it’s damn good for you. Feraz Zeid, January 17, 2024January 17, 2024, J. R. R. Tolkien, Caps, Touching, 0 - J. R. R. Tolkien
+ There are some things that it is better to begin than to refuse, even though the end may be dark. Feraz Zeid, January 17, 2024January 17, 2024, J. R. R. Tolkien, Dark, 0 - J. R. R. Tolkien
+ He may become like a glass filled with a clear light for eyes to see that can. Feraz Zeid, January 17, 2024January 17, 2024, J. R. R. Tolkien, Eye, Glasses, Light, 0 - J. R. R. Tolkien
+ The greater part of the truth is always hidden, in regions out of the reach of cynicism. Feraz Zeid, January 17, 2024January 17, 2024, J. R. R. Tolkien, Cynicism, Regions, Truth Is, 0 - J. R. R. Tolkien
Love cries victory when the tears of a woman become the sole defence of her virtue. - Jean de La Fontaine Poet · France
The use of EU summits to frame political victories or defeats is an annoying habit. - Jean-Claude Juncker Politician · Luxembourg
love is not a victory march, it’s a cold and it’s a broken hallelujah. - Jeff Buckley Singer-songwriter
In all debates, let truth be thy aim, not victory, or an unjust interest. - William Penn Founder of the Province of Pennsylvania · England
The American People in their Righteous Might will win through to Absolute Victory. - Franklin D. Roosevelt 32nd U.S. President · USA
I glory in the conflict, that I may hereafter exult in the victory. I know that victory is certain. - Frederick Douglass Abolitionist · USA
A major power can afford a military debacle only when it looks like a political victory. - Friedrich Durrenmatt Playwright · Switzerland
