Painterly black chess rook beside a fallen white pawn and a small gold trophy.

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Annie Nielsen

Sometimes, when you lose, you win.

— What Dreams May Come  ·  1998

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

The speaker suggests that loss and victory are not always opposites, since a defeat can turn out to be a gain. The word 'sometimes' keeps the claim modest, offering a paradox about setbacks that carry an unexpected benefit.

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