Was it worth it? To lose part of who he had been in order to live free? Perhaps this new self was better than the old
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Freedom may require losing parts of one's old self, but the new self could be better.
- In plain terms
- To be free, he gave up old traits, but the new version might be worth it.
- What can you take from it?
- Change often means losing the past to gain a better future.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What did you lose to gain freedom?
- Is the new you better?
Another view
Freedom does not guarantee the new self is better.
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