When you defeat someone else you feel victorious, but when you suffer defeat at the hands of another the common reaction is disappointment and possibly even shame. Everyone is defeated at some point in life, and when you use the lessons learned to become a better person than a defeat can be turned into a victory.
There could be no honor in sure success, but much might be wrested from a sure defeat
Defeat should never be a source of discouragement but rather a fresh stimulus