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Winning isn't everything. There should be no conceit in victory and no despair in defeat.
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The quote says that results do not define everything. Victory should not make someone arrogant, while defeat should not lead to hopelessness. Both success and failure deserve a balanced response: enjoy achievement without conceit, and face setbacks without despair.
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