Taking a stand will always count more than winning. Dogs can win tournaments, but it is only humans who are able to defend a position, or even die for a belief. Take Beowulf, for instance. The Grendel represented nothing more than evil and self-satisfaction. The true meaning behind Beowulf's heroic depiction was the fact that he had a cause greater than himself. The victors who are remembered are those who fought for a true reason.
Anyone can win at something. Winning involves luck, hard work, and efficiency. However, defending a position is a quality not everybody has. In Beowulf, Wiglaf wins the kingdom by remaining true to his leader. In other stories, characters such as Jon Snow or Daenerys win over their enemies because