If you learn from defeat, you haven't really lost. Read Summary
Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. Read Summary
Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory. Read Summary
Defeat doesn't finish a man, quit does. A man is not finished when he's defeated. He's finished when he quits. Read Summary
You've got to learn to survive a defeat. That's when you develop character. Read Summary
If you take no risks, you will suffer no defeats. But if you take no risks, you win no victories. Read Summary
The purpose of life is to be defeated by greater and greater things. Read Summary
Love is never defeated, and I could add, the history of Ireland proves it. Read Summary
War is a defeat for humanity. Read Summary
Before success comes in any man's life, he's sure to meet with much temporary defeat and, perhaps some failures. When defeat overtakes a man, the easiest and the most logical thing to do is to quit. That's exactly what the majority of men do. Read Summary
When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal. Read Summary
He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat. Read Summary
Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even. Read Summary
There are some defeats more triumphant than victories. Read Summary
I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant. Read Summary
When things are really dismal, you can laugh, or you can cave in completely. Read Summary
If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. Read Summary
I think everyone should experience defeat at least once during their career. You learn a lot from it. Read Summary
We lost because we told ourselves we lost. Read Summary
History shows that there are no invincible armies. Read Summary