Certain Defeat Quotes
- America is woven of many strands; I would recognize them and let it so remain. It's 'winner take nothing' that is the great truth of… — Ralph Ellison
- Life is to be lived, not controlled, and humanity is won by continuing to play in face of certain defeat. — Ralph Ellison
- The power of good is shown not by triumphantly conquering evil, but by continuing to resist evil while facing certain defeat. — Edith Hamilton
- Even against the greatest of odds, there is something in the human spirit - a magic blend of skill, faith, and valor - that can… — Walter Lord