You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.

Quoted in WYPR’s “Michael Fletcher on Race, Sports, Culture and The Undefeated”, published on 25 May 2016. This Maya Angelou quote about resilience, perseverance and inner strength highlights how overcoming setbacks can deepen self-discovery. WYPR

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