“Victory is a political fiction”

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Entry from February 14, 2015

“Victory is a political fiction”

“Victory is a political fiction” has been included in several quotations collections, always credited to “anonymous.” The quotation has been cited in print since at least 2003.

The political quotation has been used in many parts of the world, such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia, Ghana, Nigeria and—infrequently—in the United States.

Google Books
Quotations for Martial Artists:
Hundreds of Inspirational Quotes to Motivate and Enlighten the Modern Warrior
BY John David Moore
New York, NY: Writers Club Press
2003
Pg. 32:
Victory is a political fiction. —Anonymous

The Gadfly—In Memory of Larry Angel
Thursday, April 05, 2007
VICTORY IS A POLITICAL FICTION
at 4:36 AM

e-Bangladesh
Victory is a political fiction
December 31, 2008
By Arifur Rahman
A cartoon by Arifur Rahman

a href=“http://archive.kaskus.co.id/thread/8433687/3280”>Kaskus (Indonesia)
Minibalanar - 20/06/2011 10:29 PM
“Victory is a political fiction.” Anonymous

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January 18, 2014 ·
Victory is a political fiction. Anonymous ‪#‎Politics‬

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Victory is a political fiction. - Anonymous http://is.gd/F62aTB #sayings
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