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Mrs LINDE: When you've sold yourself once for the sake of…

“Mrs LINDE: When you've sold yourself once for the sake of others, you don't do it second time.” quote by Henrik Ibsen
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“Mrs LINDE: When you've sold yourself once for the sake of others, you don't do it second time.”

Henrik Ibsen

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Selling oneself for others once makes it impossible to repeat the sacrifice.

In simple terms: Self‑sacrifice once prevents repetition.

Key Takeaway

Guard personal boundaries.

Themes

sacrifice self boundaries

Mood

reflective cautionary

Type

ethical personal

When to use this quote

  • career choices
  • relationship dynamics
  • mental health
  • volunteering

Key Concepts

ethical limits personal autonomy psychology of guilt

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is self‑sacrifice justified?
  • How to recover after over‑giving?
A Different Perspective

Self‑sacrifice can be noble.

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