Political Quotes

Tim Scott: “I could be a victim or I could be victorious, but I couldn't be both.”

On the recordFebruary 28, 2025
I could be a victim or I could be victorious, but I couldn't be both.
Said by
Tim Scott
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Scott shares his grandfather's advice on overcoming adversity.

Share

More from Tim Scott

Oct 10, 2026

I’ll continue standing up for American taxpayers and fighting to help them keep more of their hard-earned money where it belongs – in their pockets, not the government’s.

scott.senate.gov
Oct 8, 2026

Three years ago today, Hamas terrorists committed an unimaginable act of terror, killing more than 1,200 innocent men, women, and children – including 46 Americans – and taking 251 people hostage, 12 of them Americans.

scott.senate.gov
Oct 8, 2026

American energy dominance requires more nuclear facilities and a modernized energy grid.

scott.senate.gov
Oct 8, 2026

We will not tolerate antisemitism in our communities, and we will never forget the atrocities Hamas committed.

scott.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation