The only true defeat is the one you accept. - Themistocles

"The only true defeat is the one you accept."

Themistocles Perseverance

Statesman General Ancient Greece 524–460

More from Themistocles

"A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits."

"The victor will not be asked afterwards whether he told the truth."

"Persuasion is a far more powerful weapon than force."

"Do not despise the enemy that is down, for fortune is fickle."

"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."