Any coward can fight a battle when he's sure of winning; but give me the man who has pluck to fight when he's sure of losing. That's my way, sir; and there are many victories worse than a defeat.
Shall victor exult, or in death be laid low,With his back to the field and his feet to the foe,And leaving in battle no blot on his name,Look proudly to heaven from the death-bed of fame.