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Losing Quotes

On what losing teaches that winning can't.

Fame comes with its own kind of losing, according to one quote here, whether that costs a person close friendships or precious time with family. A sports-minded line takes the same word further, arguing plainly that people learn more from losing than they ever do from winning.

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It's hard not to take it personally when being wait-listed, passed over for a promotion, or losing a client to a competitor. But while feeling aggrieved may be an understandable reaction, it's not productive - it's not a good use...

Quotes by Adena Friedman

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I was losing interest in politics, when the repeal of the Missouri Compromise aroused me again. What I have done since then is pretty well known.

Abraham Lincoln

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I don't think that when Zionism began there was a claim that we were losing - even in part - our capacity to contribute to other peoples.

Quotes by A. B. Yehoshua

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A lot of things come with fame, whether it's losing friends or losing family.

Quotes by Young Jeezy

Always Quotes

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We always learn more from the losing than the winning.

Quotes by Yani Tseng

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Losing is a part of this sport.

Quotes by Xabi Alonso

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We are losing our superstars like Johnny and June Carter Cash and that breaks my heart.

Quotes by Wynonna Judd

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In fact, it struck me when we invaded last year that if we did it without European and East Asian support, we were risking losing our alliance in Europe in exchange for Iraq, and that is a very undesirable exchange.

Quotes by William Odom

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I can't imagine, as a father, losing my son.

Quotes by Will Muschamp

Being Quotes

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Since losing his reelection in 2002, Barr has lost not only his power but also many of his friends. It doesn't help that after alienating nearly every Democrat with impeachment, he spent the next five years alienating his fellow Republicans...

Quotes by Wil S. Hylton

A more personal quote mourns losing beloved public figures, a reminder that this topic covers real grief as much as competition. For related reading, see our good quotes and being quotes pages.