Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Significant achievements and deep love require taking substantial risks.
- In plain terms
- To achieve great things or love deeply, you must be willing to risk.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept risks as necessary for great love and achievements.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What risk are you avoiding?
- What do you fear losing?
Another view
Not all risks lead to positive outcomes, and some losses are too costly.
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