The value of a sentiment is the amount of sacrifice you are prepared to make for it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A sentiment's true worth is shown by how much sacrifice someone is willing to make for it.
- In plain terms
- You know how much you really value something by what you are willing to give up for it.
- What can you take from it?
- Measure your values by what you are willing to sacrifice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you willing to give up for your values?
- Do your sacrifices match your words?
Another view
Some valuable sentiments cannot be tested by sacrifice alone.
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