It is inevitable that some defeat will enter even the most victorious life. The human spirit is never finished when read more

It is inevitable that some defeat will enter even the most victorious life. The human spirit is never finished when it is defeated...it is finished when it surrenders.

Many a good man I have seen go under.

Many a good man I have seen go under.

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.

There is only one way to defeat the enemy, and that is to write as well as one can. The read more

There is only one way to defeat the enemy, and that is to write as well as one can. The best argument is an undeniably good book.

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.

Defeat is a school in which truth always grows strong.

Defeat is a school in which truth always grows strong.

Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily.

Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily.

Be careful that victories do not carry the seed of future defeats.

Be careful that victories do not carry the seed of future defeats.

There is no defeat except for those who give up.

There is no defeat except for those who give up.