Defeat is a state of
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Defeat is a state of mind;
no one is ever defeated until
defeat has been accepted as a reality.
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Meaning
This quote means defeat begins when you stop believing you can recover and keep trying.
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Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee was a Hong Kong-American martial artist, actor, and philosopher, celebrated for revolutionizing martial arts and film. His quotes often reflect discipline, self-mastery, and perseverance. Lee inspires athletes, performers, and thinkers to cultivate physical, mental, and spiritual strength, blending creativity with philosophy.
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