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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.
A good man would prefer to be defeated than to defeat injustice by evil means.
A good man would prefer to be defeated than to defeat injustice by evil means.
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.
There is no defeat except for those who give up.
There is no defeat except for those who give up.
Be careful that victories do not carry the seed of future defeats.
Be careful that victories do not carry the seed of future defeats.
In War: Resolution. In Defeat: Defiance. In Victory: Magnanimity. In Peace: Goodwill.
In War: Resolution. In Defeat: Defiance. In Victory: Magnanimity. In Peace: Goodwill.
There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.
There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.
Many a good man I have seen go under.
Many a good man I have seen go under.
Defeat should never be a source of courage, but rather a fresh stimulant.
Defeat should never be a source of courage, but rather a fresh stimulant.