Agony Quote by Leon Spinks

“To experience the agony of defeat makes you stronger. It's like taking one step back and two steps forward. To experience the agony of defeat makes you appreciate the experience of winning. That's what makes a champion.” quote by Leon Spinks — Download Open image

“To experience the agony of defeat makes you stronger. It's like taking one step back and two steps forward. To experience the agony of defeat makes you appreciate the experience of winning. That's what makes a champion.”

Leon Spinks

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Agony Appreciate Champion Defeat Failure Makes you stronger Steps Steps forward Stronger Suffering Two Winning

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