Quote by JeanPaul Sartre

Once you hear the details of victory, it is hard to distinguish it from a defeat.

Once you hear the details of victory, it is hard to distingu

Summary

This quote suggests that when one goes into the specifics of a supposed victory, it becomes difficult to tell if it was genuinely a success or if it could be considered a defeat. It implies that superficial judgments of success can often overlook important nuances and consequences, making it challenging to determine the true outcome. The quote encourages a more critical examination of victories to understand the full picture rather than relying solely on surface-level interpretations.

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Victory

By JeanPaul Sartre

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