I cannot, as a civilian, assume to give a judgment which shall be accepted by any one, upon the relative standing of military men; but I cannot accept, without question, the decision of a military man who never won a great victory in a great battle, upon a chieftain who fought many great battles and never lost one.
Boutwell critiques the judgment of military leaders who have not achieved significant victories, emphasizing the importance of experience in evaluating military prowess.
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