Среди человеческих взаимоотношений важное место takes the dominance factor. Since childhood, a person is formed the desired status of the winner, to which he aspires all his life. Winning is not always the result of decent behavior and fair rules. Each of us has heard the expression: “Winners are not judged.” Who said this phrase, which became winged?
Properties of idioms
В русском языке существуют фразеологизмы – steady phrases that give emotional coloring of speech. A feature of these combinations is the indivisible integrity of the expression. If you try to rearrange the words of the phrase in some places, the general meaning of steady speech turns is lost. Often the semantic load of these expressions is lost when translated into another language.
The meaning of idiom
Each phrase has its owncertain meaning. In this case, the expression means: to the winner there can be no questions as to how victory is achieved. Those who succeed are not criticized. The one who said: “Winners are not judged,” meant: “Victory is victory!”.
However, this statement can be challenged:the winner is not always right, the forces of the parties may simply be unequal. The thesis, which has become the motto for some individuals, can lead to immoral or even criminal acts.
Phrase Catherine II
There are several versions of the origin of thiswinged thesis. It is believed that Empress Catherine the Great, who reigned in the 18th century, is the author of the phrase “Winners are not judged.” Who said that these are the words of Catherine II, is unknown. No mention of this case was found in official documents. Presumably, this expression is the resolution of the Empress to the complaint of General Marshal PA Rumyantsev. In the document, which the field marshal sent to the tsarina for consideration, information was provided about the unauthorized taking of Commander A.V. Suvorov. Turkish fortress Turtukai. Rumyantsev, in addition to disobeying the order of the commander-in-chief, was especially indignant at the enemy’s numerical superiority and the time of the assault: night. This situation has remained unconfirmed and rightly refuted by historians. For courage and courage after that battle, General A.V. Suvorov was awarded the cross of St. George, 2nd degree.
Epaminondas and thebans
This phrase was already popular in ancient Greece.In the lawsuit of Thebes, the capital of Upper Egypt, in 389 BC, the phrase "Winners are not judged." Who said, but rather wrote - indicated in the old document. The military commander and politician Epaminond was charged with violating the law against exceeding the established period of power. Because of the war with Sparta, his reign lasted four more-laid months. As soon as peace was established in Greece, the politician immediately removed all powers from himself voluntarily. At the trial, Epaminondas did not deny the blame and said that he was ready to incur severe punishment through death. The court recognized the correctness of the commander. The fair decision in this case - “the winners are not judged,” was made under the influence of his services to the city and under the impression of competent military orders that brought victory.
It is known that languages are formed throughouta long time. In our rich language there are a large number of volatile expressions, in most cases, authorship them hard enough. Who said the phrase “Winners are not judged” - we can only guess. Many versions explaining its origin cannot be verified for authenticity. It remains to enjoy the greatness of the mighty Russian language, and remember - "The winners are not judged." Who said it first is not so important.
