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For all we take we must pay, but the price is cruel high.

“For all we take we must pay, but the price is cruel high.” quote by Rudyard Kipling
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“For all we take we must pay, but the price is cruel high.”

Rudyard Kipling

About This Quote

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

Every gain demands a cost, often harsher than expected.

In simple terms: All taken must be paid, sometimes dearly.

Key Takeaway

Weigh costs before acting.

Themes

responsibility consequence ethics

Mood

cautious serious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • business decisions
  • environmental impact
  • personal choices

Key Concepts

economics moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What price are you willing to pay?
  • Are you prepared for hidden costs?
A Different Perspective

Short‑term gains can hide long‑term burdens.

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