I always say that, next to a battle lost, the greatest misery is a battle gained.

Duke of Wellington

If you believe that you will believe anything.

Attributed to Duke of Wellington

Duke of Wellington · [November 3, 1831]. From PHILIP HENRY STANHOPE, Notes of Conversations with the Duke of Wellington

Attributed to Duke of Wellington

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