Does This Quote Mean Anything To You? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

mollecon · 02-16-2003, 06:21 PM

Yes, Churchill said that shortly after the French capitulation, in a very dark situation for England. In <I>that</I> way there's a parallel to Gandalfs semi-quote, since Middle Earth haven't by far experienced the full force from Mordor. Other than that, Kayman is right - 'won the battle, not the war' is a more appropiate interpretation.

02-16-2003, 06:21 PM	#17
mollecon Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 188	Yes, Churchill said that shortly after the French capitulation, in a very dark situation for England. In <I>that</I> way there's a parallel to Gandalfs semi-quote, since Middle Earth haven't by far experienced the full force from Mordor. Other than that, Kayman is right - 'won the battle, not the war' is a more appropiate interpretation.