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Meaning
The quote frames losing in a joking, defiant way. Instead of saying they were beaten on the scoreboard, it suggests the game simply ended before they could catch up. The point is to soften defeat with humor and pride.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Rick Perry.
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About Rick Perry
American politician
James Richard Perry is an American politician best known for serving as the 14th United States secretary of energy from 2017 to 2019. He also served as the 47th governor of Texas from 2000 to 2015. Perry was a long-serving figure in Texas and later entered national politics as a presidential candidate, seeking the Republican nomination in both 2012 and 2016. His public career centers on executive office and national political contests.
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