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I would rather lose in a cause that will some day win, than win in a cause that will some day lose
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"I would rather lose in a cause that will some day win, than win in a cause that will some day lose"

- Woodrow Wilson

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This quote by Woodrow Wilson speaks with the value of standing up for what is right, even if it indicates compromising short-term gains. Wilson is suggesting that it is better to lose in a cause that will become victorious, than to win in a cause that will eventually be beat. This speaks to the idea that it is better to defend what is right, even if it implies sacrificing short-term gains. It is much better to eliminate for a cause that will eventually be victorious, than to accept a triumph that will eventually be reversed. This quote encourages us to stand up for what is right, even if it indicates sacrificing short-term gains. It is better to fight for a cause that will eventually be victorious, than to accept a triumph that will become reversed. This quote is a reminder that it is essential to stand up for what is right, even if it implies compromising short-term gains.
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