Who said "The only true defeat is the surrender of the spirit."?

This quote is attributed to Maximus Meridius.

The only true defeat is the surrender of the spirit. - Maximus Meridius

"The only true defeat is the surrender of the spirit."

Maximus Meridius Perseverance

"Are you not entertained?"

"A man's life is measured not by the years he lives, but by the deeds he accomplishes."

"What we do in life echoes in eternity."

"I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next."

"Perseverance is the key to success."

"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

"You learn to live with the pain."