Who said “Winning isn't everything, but losing is nothing.”?

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It's credited to Red Symons, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

What the research foundNo reliable early source found for Red Symons.

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APA

“Winning isn't everything, but losing is nothing.” [Quotation attributed to Red Symons]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42015-winning-isnt-everything-but-losing-is-nothing/

MLA

“Winning isn't everything, but losing is nothing.” Attributed to Red Symons. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42015-winning-isnt-everything-but-losing-is-nothing/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“Winning isn't everything, but losing is nothing.” Attributed to Red Symons. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42015-winning-isnt-everything-but-losing-is-nothing/.

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