To have striven, to have made the effort, to have been true to certain ideals - this alone is worth the struggle.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Trying hard and staying true to ideals gives life value regardless of outcome.
- In plain terms
- Doing your best and staying true is what matters.
- What can you take from it?
- Value effort and integrity over results.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What ideals guide you?
- How do you measure a life well-lived?
Another view
Sometimes results matter more than effort in practical decisions.
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