Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

Vicissitudes of fortune, which spares neither man nor the proudest of his works, which buries empires and cities in a common grave. Gibbon.

Vicisti Galilæe!—Thou hast conquered, O Galilæan! Julian the Apostate on his deathbed, apostrophising Christ.

Victoria concordia crescit—Victory is increased by concord. M.

Victoriæ gloria merces—Glory is the reward of 5 victory. M.

Victory belongs to the most persevering. Napoleon.

Victory or Westminster Abbey. Nelson at Trafalgar.

Victrix causa Diis placuit, sed victa Catoni—The conquering cause pleased the gods, the conquered one Cato. Lucan.

Victrix fortunæ sapientia—Wisdom overcomes fortune. Juv.

Vide licet—Namely; you may see. 10

Vide ut supra—See preceding statement.