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But man is not made for defeat. A man can be destroyed but not defeated.
But man is not made for defeat. A man can be destroyed but not defeated.
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.
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.
There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.
There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.
In war, resolution; in defeat, defiance; in victory, magnanimity
In war, resolution; in defeat, defiance; in victory, magnanimity
Defeat is a school in which truth always grows strong.
Defeat is a school in which truth always grows strong.
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.
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.
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.