I hadn't know that. I hadn't known what price they would pay 'I'll do my best without your help'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Acknowledgment of the hidden cost others pay and a resolve to proceed alone.
- In plain terms
- I didn't know the cost others paid, but I will try without help.
- What can you take from it?
- Awareness of sacrifice fuels independence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What costs did others pay for you?
- When will you act alone?
Another view
Independence may ignore valid help.
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