There is no limit to the possibilities of renunciation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- There is no upper bound to how much one can give up.
- In plain terms
- You can give up as much as you want.
- What can you take from it?
- Renunciation has no limits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you willing to renounce?
- Where do you draw the line on sacrifice?
Another view
Excessive renunciation can harm health or relationships.
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