Defeated Quotes

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Under the guidance of the Reich, Europe would speedily have become unified. Once the Jewish poison had been eradicated, unification would have been an easy… — Adolf Hitler
While no man in his right mind would advocate sending our ground forces into continental China, and such was never given a thought, the new… — Douglas MacArthur
Therefore a victorious army first wins and then seeks battle; a defeated army first battles and then seeks victory. — Sun Tzu
The State thrives on war - unless, of course, it is defeated and crushed - expands on it, glories in it. — Murray Rothbard
One is defeated only when one accepts defeat. — Ferdinand Foch
Something must be done when you find an opposing set of desires of this kind well to the fore in your category of strong desires.… — Robert Collier
One cannot run from a challenge without losing. To flee is signing a death warrant to dignity and character, and, having run, there is no… — Sigurd F. Olson
When people endure a traumatic event, they are either defeated or made stronger. On Sept. 11, I told New Yorkers, 'I want you to emerge… — Rudy Giuliani
No one ever is defeated until defeat has been accepted as a reality. — Napoleon Hill
I would say you might encounter many defeats but you must never be defeated, ever. In fact, it might even be necessary to confront defeat.… — Maya Angelou
The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by tenderness of the best hearts. — Henry Fielding
In a philosophical dispute, he gains most who is defeated, since he learns most. — Epicurus
He who bears in his heart a cathedral to be built is already victorious. He who seeks to become sexton of a finished cathedral is… — Antoine de Saint-Exupery
The Art of Success . . . Success is ninety-nine percent mental attitude. It calls for love, joy, optimism, confidence, serenity, poise, faith, courage, cheerfulness,… — Wilferd Peterson
You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. Please remember that your difficulties do not define you. They simply strengthen your ability… — Maya Angelou
Western science is a product of the Apollonian mind: its hope is that by naming and classification, by the cold light of intellect, archaic night… — Camille Paglia
Defeat is a state of mind; no one is ever defeated until defeat has been accepted as a reality. — Bruce Lee
Remember no man is really defeated unless he is discouraged. — Bruce Lee
Such is the condition of life that something is always wanting to happiness. In youth we have warm hopes, which are soon blasted by rashness… — Lyndon B. Johnson
A smile is nature's best antidote for discouragement. It brings rest to the weary, sunshine to those who are frowning, and hope to those who… — Dale Carnegie

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