It's inevitable to lose from time to time. The point is: don't get used to defeats.
Delays, disappointments and defeats cause quitters to give up in resignation; losers, to give in the frustration; winners, to come through with determination.
The secret to keeping winning streaks going is to maximize the victories while at the same time minimizing the defeats.
You might as well ask an artist to explain his art, or ask a poet to explain his poem. It defeats the purpose. The meaning is only clear thorough the search.
Every life viewed from the inside is a series of defeats.
What do you do when something you work on defeats you?
Talking about one's feelings defeats the purpose of having those feelings. Once you try to put the human experience into words, it becomes little more than a spectator sport. Everything must have a cause, and a name. Every random thought must have a root in something else.
Were you to read the British press today, you would learn that the British Empire never forgets its defeats.
Most so called FAILURES are only temporary defeats
Some defeats are only installments to victory.
The ecstatic insanity of romantic pursuit can be so enhanced by music that entire romantic conquests, victories and ruinous, crushing defeats can be tied to songs to such a degree that it's almost unbearable to listen to them again, as they bring back the memories so vividly.
If your ethical model defeats you, change the model.
We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated. It may even be necessary to encounter the defeat, so that we can know who we are.
Who apart from ourselves, can see any difference between our victories and our defeats?
The defeats and victories of the fellows at the top aren't always defeats and victories for the fellows at the bottom.
Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the world.
Organized greed always defeats disorganized democracy.
Victory comes only after many struggles and countless defeats.
Cultivate your desire for success to be greater than the fear of failure; Failure is merely a pitstop between where you stand and success. Failure allows you to learn the fastest; Failure inspires winners and defeats losers.
People who want to improve should take their defeats as lessons, and endeavor to learn what to avoid in the future. You must also have the courage of your convictions. If you think your move is good, make it.