quotations about defeat
Somewhere in the world there is a defeat for everyone. Some are destroyed by defeat, and some made small and mean by victory. Greatness lives in one who triumphs equally over defeat and victory.
JOHN STEINBECK
The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights
Hey you don't know you're winning
Brother, unless you know the score
You can't tell you're losing
Unless you feel the agony
Then you know what conquers defeat
ZIGGY MARLEY
"What Conquers Defeat", Jahmekya
He had an idea that even when beaten he could steal a little victory by laughing at defeat.
JOHN STEINBECK
East of Eden
The fact that you have been knocked down is interesting, but the length of time you remained down is important.
AUSTIN O'MALLEY
Keystones of Thought
Defeat is always momentary.
PETER JACKSON
King Kong
A kingdom is not lost by a single defeat.
ROBERT E. HOWARD
The Hour of the Dragon
Is this my defeat
This purgatory for beginners
Dead trees and traffic islands
MANIC STREET PREACHERS
"Dead Trees & Traffic Islands", Lipstick Traces