Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary.

Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary.

I would rather lose in a cause that I know some day will triumph than to triumph in a cause read more

I would rather lose in a cause that I know some day will triumph than to triumph in a cause that I know some day will fail.

When one is trying to do something beyond his known powers it is useless to seek the approval of friends. read more

When one is trying to do something beyond his known powers it is useless to seek the approval of friends. Friends are at their best in moments of defeat.

Victory is sweetest when you've known defeat.

Victory is sweetest when you've known defeat.

Who asks whether the enemy were defeated by strategy or valor?

Who asks whether the enemy were defeated by strategy or valor?

The problems of victory are more agreeable than those of defeat, but they are no less difficult.

The problems of victory are more agreeable than those of defeat, but they are no less difficult.

Defeat is a school in which truth always grows strong.

Defeat is a school in which truth always grows strong.

It is better to be defeated on principle than to win on lies.

It is better to be defeated on principle than to win on lies.

I learned much more from defeat than I ever learned from winning

I learned much more from defeat than I ever learned from winning