Meistens belehrt uns erst der Verlust uber den Wert der Dinge.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Loss teaches us the value of things.
- In plain terms
- We only appreciate things after we lose them.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize value before it disappears.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we often overlook value until loss occurs?
- How can we cultivate appreciation proactively?
Another view
Some values are known without loss.
More from Arthur Schopenhauer
Zu unserer Besserung bedurfen wir eines Spiegels.
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