“Some battles are won with swords and spears, others with quills and ravens.”
“Wars are won with quills and ravens, wasn't that what you said?”
“...for the shield may be as important for victory, as the sword or spear.”
“The next worse thing to a battle lost is a battle won.”
“Only a battle lost is sadder than a battle won.”
“Battles are sometimes won by generals; wars are nearly always won by sergeants and privates.”