Money is expensive during the war. Human life is more expensive. And time is the most expensive.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- While money matters in war, human life and time are far more valuable resources.
- In plain terms
- Money costs a lot in war, but people and time cost even more.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize human life and time over financial cost.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you value most?
- How do you measure cost?
Another view
Financial constraints often dictate decisions regardless of values.
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