Those who know how to win are much more numerous than those who know how to make proper use of their victories. -Polybius

 

Those who know how to win are much more numerous than those who know how to make proper use of their victories.


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This quote is just one of 4 total Polybius quotes in our collection. Polybius is known for saying 'Those who know how to win are much more numerous than those who know how to make proper use of their victories.' as well as some of the following quotes.

On any occasion when one can discover the cause of events, one should not resort to the gods.

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218

There is no witness so dreadful, no accuser so terrible as the conscience that dwells in the heart of every man.

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...the glorious memory of brave men is continually renewed; the fame of those who have performed any noble deed is never allowed to die; and the renown of those who have done good service to their country becomes a matter of common knowledge to the multitude, and part of the heritage of posterity. -Polybius
167

Those who know how to win are much more numerous than those who know how to make proper use of their victories.

Polybius
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