Defeatism Quotes

15 quotes by 15 authors

We have seen too much defeatism, too much pessimism, too much of a negative approach. The answer is simple: if you want something very badly,… — Margo Jones
Our efforts have brought new hope to all mankind. We have beaten back despair and defeatism. We have saved a number of countries from losing… — Harry S. Truman
One of the more serious temptations which stifles boldness and zeal is a defeatism, which turns us into querulous and disillusioned pessimists, sourpusses. — Pope Francis
There is a dependence in the region that breeds a culture of defeatism, — Stephen Harper
In the closed circle of the war cabinet, pounded by terrible report after terrible report, there had been uncertainty about whether he could fend off… — Jon Meacham
You defeat defeatism with confidence. — Vince Lombardi
On a day when all Americans, regardless of party affiliation, are celebrating the growth of freedom and honoring the sacrifices of American and Iraqi troops… — Ken Mehlman
Defeatism about the past is a grievous error; defeatism about the future is a crime! — Philip Noel-Baker, Baron Noel-Baker
There is not one incident in the history of humanity in which defeatism led to peace which was anything other than a complete fraud. — Douglas MacArthur
I've learned that next to the atomic bomb, the greatest danger is defeatism, despair, and inadequate awareness of what human beings possess. I feel that… — Norman Cousins
Councils of war breed timidity and defeatism. — Jack Kemp
The story of Christian reformation, revival, and renaissance underscores that the darkest hour is often just before the dawn, so we should always be people… — Os Guinness
Technological defeatism - a belief that, since a given technology is here to stay, there's nothing we can do about it other than get on… — Evgeny Morozov
The mind is an intricate mechanism that can be run on the fuels of both victory and defeatism. — Pat Conroy
Also, it was a bit hopeless," he said. "A bit defeatist." "If by defeatist you mean honest, then I agree." "I don't think defeatism is… — John Green

Who Wrote These Defeatism Quotes

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