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The Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton.
Arthur Wellesley (Duke of Wellington)
About This Quote
A patriotic aphorism used to suggest that elite schooling and character formation contributed to British military success, specifically invoking Eton as a symbol of preparation for leadership.
Interpretation
The saying implies that victory was shaped long before the battle itself—through education, discipline, and socialization—rather than only by tactics on the day.
Variations
The Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton.
Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton.
