Quote by Richard M. Nixon

You must never be satisfied with losing. You must get angry, terribly angry, about losing. But the mark of the good loser is that he takes his anger out on himself and not his victorious opponents or on his teammates.

You must never be satisfied with losing. You must get angry,

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a competitive attitude and refusing to accept defeat passively. It suggests that instead of directing anger towards others when experiencing loss, one should redirect that frustration towards self-improvement and self-reflection. A good loser uses their anger to fuel personal growth, striving to become better for future competitions, rather than blaming those who emerge victorious or their teammates. Ultimately, this quote highlights the resilience and sportsmanship required in losing gracefully.

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Anger

By Richard M. Nixon

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