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It is inevitable that some defeat will enter even the most victorious life. The human spirit is never finished when it i
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"It is inevitable that some defeat will enter even the most victorious life. The human spirit is never finished when it is defeated... it is finished when it surrenders"

- Ben Stein

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This quote by Ben Stein talks to the durability of the human spirit. It acknowledges that life is full of defeats, however that these beats do not need to be the end. Rather, they can be viewed as an opportunity to discover and grow. The quote recommends that it is not the beats that specify us, however rather how we respond to them. It motivates us to never quit, even in the face of hardship. It advises us that we can overcoming any challenge, no matter how hard, if we have the nerve to keep battling. Ultimately, this quote functions as a pointer that no matter the number of defeats we deal with, we can always select to keep going and never surrender.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ben Stein somewhere between November 25, 1944 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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