"Of a truth the gods do not give the same man everything: you know how to gain a victory, Hannibal, but you do not know how to make use of it."
— Hannibal

January 1, 1970

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Variant translations: — In very truth the gods bestow not on the same man all their gifts; you know how to gain a victory, Hannibal: you know not how to use one. — You, Hannibal, know how to gain a victory; you do not know how to use it.