One is defeated only when one accepts defeat.
Interpretation
Defeat is only accepted when one chooses to give up.
This quote by Ferdinand Foch emphasizes the idea that defeat is not an inherent state but a decision made by an individual. It suggests that as long as one maintains the will to fight and persists in their efforts, they are not truly defeated, but rather are still in the process of achieving their goals, regardless of obstacles faced.
In practice
This quote can be used during a motivational speech at a sports event to encourage athletes to keep fighting.
The military mind always imagines that the next war will be on the same lines as the last. That has never been the case and never will be. One of the great factors on the next war will be aircraft obviously. The potentialities of aircraft attack on a large scale are almost incalculable.
My center is giving way, my right is in retreat; situation excellent. I shall attack.
It take 15,000 casualties to train a major general.
A battle won is a battle which we will not acknowledge to be lost.
Life, Stormy says, is not about how fast you run or even with what degree of grace. It's about perseverance, about staying on your feet and slogging forward no matter what.
This is a day when all Americans from every walk of life unite in our resolve for justice and peace. America has stood down enemies before, and we will do so this time. None of us will ever forget this day. Yet, we go forward to defend freedom and all that is good and just in our world. Thank you. Good night, and God bless America.
True perfection is unattainable, but if you chase perfection you will catch excellence!
When my record company rejected 'Full Moon Fever', I was hurt so bad. I was pretty far along in my career at that point. I'd never had anything rejected; I'd never really even had a comment. So when that happened, it was really just a board to the forehead. But then, finally, I picked myself up.
Set yourself earnestly to see what you are made to do, and then set yourself earnestly to do it.
Start with the belief that your life can indeed be changed, and that you have the power to change it.
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