I have known a lot of people to go down and out - they kill themselves with alcohol or downers. But I've never known anybody to go up and out.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Substance abuse leads to ruin, but positive paths do not end badly.
- In plain terms
- Destructive habits bring you down; good habits don't.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid self-destructive habits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do some good choices fail?
- What separates upward and downward paths?
Another view
Positive choices can still lead to hard times.
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