593 Quotes About Defeat

Surrendering is intentionally laying down the power I possess. And have I considered that the power I lay down is often more powerful than that which I’m laying it down in front of? Therefore, I would be wise to recognize that surrender is less the absence of power and more the presence of fear.

I spend my life attempting to create that which I cannot create. Therefore, that which I seek to create forever eludes me, leaving me either utterly frustrated or ever more adamant. Both lead to certain defeat. But if I am wise, this defeat will eventually lead me to the God who long ago created that which my hands cannot. And here I find rest in what I’ve dreamt of, and rest from the failed attempts to create it.

Without being push to the wall, we will have remained in our comfortable zone. But this circumstance challenges us to find the courage to move on.

If you see a danger ahead, withdraw from the battle field.

I know that you are a mere flea! I know that you need only be squashed to be done away with! I know that I have fought this same battle a thousand thousand times before...but, perhaps this time I can crush you like the insect you are!

Dear Aspirations,Although you may changeStay contemplativeHelp me to dream.I know my reality May send you upstreamBut you always come back to meYou help me maintain,A Sense of wonder A faith in possiblityA fence to jump offA grounded humilityWhen I'm lacking fulfillmentAnd lay wrapped in defeatYou say, "you are resilient" get back on your feet

their heart grew coldthey let their wings down

The only walls that exist are those you have placed in your mind. And whatever obstacles you conceive, exist only because you have forgotten what you have already achieved.

Joy is much sweeter for having known sorrow; and triumph for having tasted defeat.