Defeat Quote by Millard Fillmore

““An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.””

Millard Fillmore

About This Quote

Source Speech: Inaugural Address, 1853

Winning dishonestly is worse than losing honorably; integrity outweighs success.

In simple terms: Honorable loss beats dishonest win.

Key Takeaway

Choose integrity over easy victory.

Themes

ethics honor competition

Mood

serious inspirational

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

sports
politics
business negotiations

Key Concepts

moral philosophy integrity

Questions to Reflect On

When have you faced this dilemma?
What values guide your choices?

A Different Perspective

Success without integrity can erode trust and self‑respect.

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