There could be no honor in a sure success, but much might be wrested from a sure defeat.

The Lord gave us two ends - one to sit on and the other to think with. Success depends on which one we use the most.

do all we can to honor those who rose up with resolve to defeat evil.

If the word 'challenge did not exist, neither would 'success'! Conquer challenges one by one; if defeated, bounce back on your feet.

Before success comes in any man’s life, he is sure to meet with much temporary defeat, and, perhaps, some failure. When defeat overtakes a man, the easiest and most logical thing to do is to quit. That is exactly what the majority of men do. More than five hundred of the most successful men this country has ever known told the author their greatest success came just one step beyond the point at which defeat had overtaken them.

I will remember this, thought Ender, when I am defeated. To keep dignity, and give honor where it's due, so that defeat is not disgrace. And I hope I don't have to do it often.