Best 587 quotes in «defeat quotes» category

God will defeat the great infidels.

Greatest victory which we desire, is to defeat truth and Lo! Truth is undefeated

Haters saying they wanna defeat us, they don't hate us they wanna be us. Truth is you can't join us or beat us.

Having inborn capabilities doesn't matter. Whether you can manage them or not, that's what determines the victory or defeat.

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

He half retrieves a defeat who yields to it gracefully.

Heroes are made in the hour of defeat. Success is, therefore, well described as a series of glorious defeats.

Hesitation is a mistake that invites defeat. I would not be Mord-Sith had I not hesitated when I was young." - Cara

He who cannot overcome his own demons could never defeat another

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

I am a series of small victories and large defeats.

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

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

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

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.

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

If your ethical model defeats you, change the model.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

I'm destined to be attracted to those I cannot 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