quotations about defeat
The fact that you have been knocked down is interesting, but the length of time you remained down is important.
AUSTIN O'MALLEY
Keystones of Thought
Defeat is like shortbread: it rarely stops with one.
STEPHEN BUSH
"What Happened in the 1974 election?", New Statesman, April 20, 2015
Hey you don't know you're winning
Brother, unless you know the score
You can't tell you're losing
Unless you feel the agony
Then you know what conquers defeat
ZIGGY MARLEY
"What Conquers Defeat", Jahmekya
Defeat is always momentary.
PETER JACKSON
King Kong
He had an idea that even when beaten he could steal a little victory by laughing at defeat.
JOHN STEINBECK
East of Eden
Is this my defeat
This purgatory for beginners
Dead trees and traffic islands
MANIC STREET PREACHERS
"Dead Trees & Traffic Islands", Lipstick Traces
A kingdom is not lost by a single defeat.
ROBERT E. HOWARD
The Hour of the Dragon