Success is counted sweetest

成功的滋味最甜——

By those who ne'er succeed.

从未成功者认为。

To comprehend a nectar

需有急切的饥渴，

Requires sorest need.

才能品出蜜的甘美。

Not one of all the purple Host

今日执掌大旗的

Who took the Flag today

衮衮诸公队列里，

Can tell the definition

没有人能象他那样真切

So clear of victory

道出胜利的真谛— —

As he defeated – dying –

他，战败，垂死，

On whose forbidden ear

失聪的耳边突然响起

The distant strains of triumph

遥远的凯歌旋律，

Burst agonized and clear!

极端痛苦、清晰。