Conquered Quotes
On what remains, and what's possible, after defeat.
Being conquered doesn't erase dignity in these quotes; if anything, it's treated as where dignity actually lives. For more on where people find meaning and belonging, see our Belongs quotes.
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George Benson conquered many different genres, from pop ballads to R&B to jazz.
That was when the Spanish came in and conquered the Aztecs. I thought that was a clever thing.
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I have had dreams and I have had nightmares, but I have conquered my nightmares because of my dreams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do these conquered quotes focus on historical defeat or something more personal?
Both; some reference military or cultural conquest, while others use the word for personal struggles like overcoming nightmares.
Is dignity treated as something the conquered actually lose?
No, quite the opposite; one quote states plainly that dignity belongs specifically to the conquered, not to whoever won.
How does myth factor into any of these conquered quotes?
One argues that a country's conquest was shaped more by manipulating myth and archetype than by force alone, pointing to Mexico as an example.
Is there a quote about expecting no safety after defeat?
Yes, it frames the conquered as having no reasonable expectation of safety going forward, a fairly stark observation. For more on the reasoning behind claims like this, see our Because quotes.
Can 'conquered' apply to something other than war in these quotes?
Yes, one uses it personally, describing nightmares as something conquered through the strength of one's own dreams. For more on where people find meaning, browse our Belongs quotes.
One quote even turns the word inward, describing nightmares conquered through the strength of one's own dreams. For more on the reasoning behind big claims like these, browse our Because quotes.
