Can't sell your soul for peace of mind.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True peace cannot be purchased by compromising one's core values or integrity.
- In plain terms
- You cannot trade your values for mental calm.
- What can you take from it?
- Integrity is worth more than easy peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What values will you never sell?
- Is peace worth a price?
Another view
Sometimes compromise is necessary for survival.
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