Keep moving forward, folks.
In the morning after of an election, there will always be those who are heartbroken.
By definition, a competition will always have losers. And in society’s toughest, bloodiest contest, losing hits hard and the repercussions last years, if not a lifetime.
Still, even for those who lose, life must continue after morning. And while it might be hard to get right back up, time moves forward, and so must you eventually.
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Fighting for what you believe in, after all, do not start and end with elections. Positive change only happens when whatever movement you formed persists despite tasting bitter defeat.
And perhaps those with the most valuable insight remains the person who did not get the mandate of the people in one way or another. Here are just six example:
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts.”
Winston Churchill
“Do not allow setbacks to set you back.”
Stacy Abrams
“Change comes, even in the face of overwhelming odds. And recognition of the changes we have already made inspires us to fight even harder.”
Bernie Sanders
“No matter how hard the loss, defeat might serve as well as victory to shake the soul and let the glory out.”
Al Gore
“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.”
Margaret Thatcher
“Always aim high, work hard, and care deeply about what you believe in. And, when you stumble, keep faith. And, when you’re knocked down, get right back up and never listen to anyone who says you can’t or shouldn’t go on.”
Hillary Clinton
For those who mourn, our wish for you is to process in peace. And for you to find the strength and the clarity of mind and purpose to keep fighting the good fight.
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