“You can’t win them all”.
The much-abused phrase has long been a safe haven for losers. Defeated politicians, beaten sportspeople and fired chief executives have all found solace in its convenient blend of fatalism and statistical truth.
By Francesco Guerrera
Published: January 23 2009 17:31 | Last updated: January 23 2009 17:31
“You can’t win them all”.
The much-abused phrase has long been a safe haven for losers. Defeated politicians, beaten sportspeople and fired chief executives have all found solace in its convenient blend of fatalism and statistical truth.