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I learned much more from defeat than I ever learned from winning
I learned much more from defeat than I ever learned from winning
There is no defeat except for those who give up.
There is no defeat except for those who give up.
I do not think that winning is the most important thing. I think winning is the only thing.
I do not think that winning is the most important thing. I think winning is the only thing.
When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.
When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.
In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.
In defeat unbeatable; in victory unbearable.
Whether in chains or in laurels, liberty knows nothing but victories.
Whether in chains or in laurels, liberty knows nothing but victories.
It is the fight alone that pleases us, not the victory.
It is the fight alone that pleases us, not the victory.
We conquered France, but felt our captive's charms,
Her arts victorious triumph'd o'er our arms.
We conquered France, but felt our captive's charms,
Her arts victorious triumph'd o'er our arms.
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.
