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.
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