Lost causes are the only ones worth fighting for.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fighting for lost causes is often the most meaningful struggle.
- In plain terms
- It is worth fighting for things even if you might lose.
- What can you take from it?
- Fight for ideals even if they seem impossible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What causes are worth fighting?
- When is it worth losing?
Another view
Sometimes resources are better spent on winnable causes.
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