Able Quote by Aung San Suu Kyi
“I do not believe that I'm sacrificing, in fact I feel very uneasy when others used the word sacrifice to describe my life. It sounds like I'm demanding returns for my investments. I chose to walk on this journey, because I solely believed in it and wholeheartedly decided to do so, and I'm willing and able to pay for the consequences...”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Democracy in Myanmar, 2015
Sacrifice is reframed as investment; commitment to a cause entails accepting consequences without feeling exploited.
In simple terms: Commitment is an investment.
Key Takeaway
Embrace consequences of your choices.
Themes
commitment
consequences
values
Mood
thoughtful
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political activism
- career decisions
- long‑term projects
- financial planning
Key Concepts
ethics
personal finance
purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you willing to invest in?
- How do you measure return on personal sacrifice?
A Different Perspective
Viewing all costs as sacrifice may cause resentment.
