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Going after a dream has a price. It may mean abandoning…

“Going after a dream has a price. It may mean abandoning our habits, it may make us go through hardships, or it may lead us to disappointment, et cetera. But however costly it may be, it is never as high as the price paid by people who didn’t live. Because one day they will look back and hear their…” quote by Paulo Coelho
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““Going after a dream has a price. It may mean abandoning our habits, it may make us go through hardships, or it may lead us to disappointment, et cetera. But however costly it may be, it is never as high as the price paid by people who didn’t live. Because one day they will look back and hear their own heart say: ‘I wasted my life.’ ” He is not making things any easier. Let’s suppose””

Paulo Coelho

About This Quote

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

Pursuing dreams costs effort; living without dreams costs more.

In simple terms: Dreams cost effort, not living costs regret.

Key Takeaway

Choose action over in.

Themes

dreams effort regret

Mood

inspirational determined

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career change
  • creative projects
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

purpose courage

Questions to Reflect On

  • What dream are you willing to pay the price for?
  • How do you handle setbacks while chasing goals?
A Different Perspective

Success may still bring disappointment.

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