Adages Quote by Dan Fogelberg
“Balance the cost of the soul you lost with the dreams you lightly sold.”
About This Quote
Source Song lyric: “Longer Than the Night” (1984)
Balancing loss of soul against fleeting dreams; weigh deep costs versus light aspirations
In simple terms: Weigh deep loss against fleeting dreams
Key Takeaway
Reflect on personal value trade‑offs
Themes
soul
dreams
loss
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- Life choices
- creative pursuits
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
existential cost
self‑assessment
priorities
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you willing to sacrifice for your dreams?
- How do you measure soul loss?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize loss without practical solutions
