Omelettes are not made without breaking eggs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Progress often requires sacrifice; you cannot achieve results without some loss.
- In plain terms
- You must break eggs to make an omelette.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept necessary sacrifices to achieve goals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What am I willing to give up for this outcome?
- Are there alternatives that require less loss?
Another view
Not all sacrifices are justified; they must be proportionate.
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