I will remember this, when I am defeated. To keep dignity, and give honor where it's due, so that defeat is not a disgrace. And I hope I don't have to do it often.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker vows to keep dignity during defeat so it does not shame them.
- In plain terms
- I will stay honorable when I lose so it is not a disgrace.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintaining dignity in loss preserves honor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should you handle losing?
- Is honor worth more than winning?
Another view
Dignity does not always prevent the pain of defeat.
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