defeat, n.Definitions

Defeat is an orphan while victory has a hundred fathers.

Defeat is guaranteed for one who fears being conquered.

Defeat is never the end to the human spirit. It is only finished when it surrenders.

Defeat is often hard to distinguish from victory once one hears the details of victory.

Defeat is crucial to education... it is nothing but the first step to something better.

Defeat may serve as well as victory to shake the soul and let the glory out.

Defeat is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent.

Defeat is due to to one of the following: Neglecting to estimate the enemy's strength... wanting in authority... defective training... unjustifiable anger... nonobservance of discipline or failure to use picked men.