When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.

When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.

It is defeat that turns bone to flint; it is defeat that turns gristle to muscle; it is defeat that read more

It is defeat that turns bone to flint; it is defeat that turns gristle to muscle; it is defeat that makes men invincible.

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.

The goal of all inanimate objects is to resist man and ultimately defeat him.

The goal of all inanimate objects is to resist man and ultimately defeat him.

What is defeat? Nothing but education, nothing but the first step to something better.

What is defeat? Nothing but education, nothing but the first step to something better.

You've got to learn to survive a defeat. That's when you develop character.

You've got to learn to survive a defeat. That's when you develop character.

Many a good man I have seen go under.

Many a good man I have seen go under.

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.

Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure.

Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure.