Debunk Defeat.

For a gallant spirit there can never be defeat.

Now I don't know who Wallis Simpson is but he had  some wise words, don't ya reckon?

You must refuse to fail. You don't have to  accept hindrances, roadblocks, and the like. You must  merely get past them and keep it moving.  One  must not let things discourage you, kill you, or  put a damper on your fire. The more you fuel your inner burning and  don't let the torch dim, the less defeat will have game time in the arena that is  you.

Defeat is agonizing yes, but victory is so much sweeter. The battles are always worth winning when the outcome makes  the journey worth traveling.  The journey doesn't always have you stopped at beautiful expansive vistas or Kodak moment  locales, but when you reach you destination, you soon come to the realization that the trip actually wasn't so bad after all. Moreover, you made it through with your own reserves of strength,supported by your spirit and will.  It simply does not matter if the trip was made in a  falling out jalopy or a stealth G6, whether it took 100 days or 1 day, you got there my friend. Rejoice.

Truth be told: Realize that setbacks are only temporary. The sun will always shine after the rain and the light will forever follow the darkness.