A fight has taken place. Two men are seen walking away from a third man, who seems to be in ownership of all five swords on the beach. He has won, but what was the cost of his victory? The victor believes he is right, but has little room for compassion and kindness in his heart. He has won the battle but lost the war. Sometimes it is better to walk away than to win at any cost. Key terms include conflict, victory, adversity, and a hollow victory. This hollow victory means that the person has won, but at what price.