"There are defeats more triumphant than victories." - Michel de Montaigne

💡 Failure

“There are defeats more triumphant than victories.”

— Michel de Montaigne

Some losses carry more dignity and courage than easy wins ever could. How you face defeat says everything about who you are. A noble loss can be your proudest moment.

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