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

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

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.

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 are some defeats more triumphant than victories.

There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.

Victory is sweetest when you've known defeat.

Victory is sweetest when you've known defeat.

Defeat never comes to any man until he admits it.

Defeat never comes to any man until he admits it.

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.

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.

When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.

When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.