Withhold no sacrifice, begrudge no toil, seek no sordid gain, fear no foe, all will be well.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- By embracing sacrifice, hard work, honest gain, and fearlessness, one can expect a good outcome.
- In plain terms
- Do hard work without fearing or seeking dishonest gain, and things will turn out well.
- What can you take from it?
- Commit fully and ethically to your actions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does 'all will be well' depend on?
- Can fearlessness be reckless?
Another view
It oversimplifies complex situations where external factors matter.
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