Best 587 quotes in «defeat quotes» category

History repeats the old conceits, the glib replies, the same defeats.

Ho Chi Minh sought to defeat both adversaries [French and American] primarily by using diplomatic and political means, combined with paramilitary activities.

How do I defeat Apophis?” “I’m so glad you asked!” Thoth beamed at me with his multicolored eyes. “Unfortunately, I can’t tell you.” I glanced at Walt. “Do you want to kill him, or should I?

Human nature is the same everywhere; it deifies success, it has nothing but scorn for defeat.

I also know that every person faces adversity in life. Abraham Lincoln held this seat in Congress in one term. But few faced as many defeats in his personal, business and public life as he did.

I always want to defeat supervillains - it's just the chicken-and-broccoli diet that I'm not into.

I always disagree, however, when people end up saying that we can only combat Communism, Fascism or what not if we develop an equal fanaticism. It appears to me that one defeats the fanatic precisely by not being a fanatic oneself, but on the contrary by using one's intelligence.

I am going to have to stick to the script. If I muck around with the words it will defeat the object.

I am a series of small victories and large defeats.

I am a series of small victories and large defeats and I am as amazed as any other that I have gotten from there to here.

I am not, nor will I ever be interested in the possibility of defeat.

I believe that it isn't victories but defeats that promote nationalism.

I carry my awareness of defeat like a banner of victory.

I congratulate the outgoing Nigeria President Mr Goodluck Jonathan for his grace in conceding defeat.

I contend that not only can you laugh at adversity, but it is essential to do so if you are to deal with setbacks without defeat.

I am not leaving twitter. If the mindless few defeat the thoughtful majority we are all doomed.

I don't know how you defeat an insurgency unless you have some handle on the number of people that you are facing.

I don't play against any team in particular. I play to fight against defeat.

I don't think you should feel guilty about pleasure. Defeats the purpose.

I don't care what problem you face; it has no power to defeat the cross of Christ.

If Satan can defeat you in your thoughts then he can defeat you anywhere else as well.

If Shaytan(Demon) defeated me yesterday, I will defeat him today with repentance and good deeds

I don't accept defeat as final. Only death is final - and even then I hope for a reprieve.

If you live long enough, you'll see that every victory turns into a defeat.

If they know nothing of victory, they are at least spared the knowledge of defeat.

If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life.

If the workers see themselves faced with defeat through starvation, they will prefer to go down fighting rather than fainting - and whether or not we leaders agree.

If you do the best you can, you have nothing to be ashamed of. A defeat is not a disgrace.

I have a number of famous quotes, and one of them is, if you get knocked down, get back up again. I don't really feel like I want to let anything ultimately defeat me.

If you're humble in defeat, everyone may still kick you, but they won't kick you as much.

If your ethical model defeats you, change the model.

I have no interest in anybody's life that way so it defeats me why people go to that length to pry.

I know not age, nor weariness nor defeat.

I know that some people believe Winston Churchill, magnanimity in victory. I've always believed magnanimity in defeat and then sneak up on 'em when they're not looking when you fire back. That's what I've always - magnanimity.

I learned this about coaching: You don't have to explain victory and you can't explain defeat.

I learned much more from defeat than I ever learned from winning.

I'm destined to be attracted to those I cannot defeat.

I'm inspired by failure. The process of defeat – picking yourself back up again is the hardest thing in the world.

I'm not the type of person to go into depression after defeat.

Immediately after taking office, I will ask my generals to present to me a plan within 30 days to defeat and destroy ISIS.

I'm not so much against the war as I am for a Vietnamese victory. I'm not so much for peace as for a U.S. defeat.

Impatience for victory guarantees defeat

In defeat, unbeatable; in victor, unbearable

I’m ready when you are, Lucan.” “Okay,” he said, shaking his head in defeat. “Let’s go get our boy.

Increasing the power of the state in response to the Soviet menace would not defeat socialism in Russia but bring it to the United States.

Indomitable in victory, insufferable in defeat.

I have been whipped, as the saying is, but I am sure I can recover all the lost capital occasioned by that disaster; by only hanging a few moments by the neck; and I feel quite determined to make the utmost possible out of a defeat.

In retrospect, our triumphs could as easily have happened to someone else; but our defeats are uniquely our own.

In ourselves are triumph and defeat.

In Success you deserve it and in defeat, you need it.