Choices Quote by Epictetus
“It is unreasonable to think we can earn rewards without being willing to pay their true price. It is always our choice whether or not we wish to pay the price for life's rewards.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Discourses, Book 2, Chapter 5
You must accept that valuable outcomes require effort and sacrifice; rewards are not free.
In simple terms: Rewards need effort and sacrifice.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the cost of what you desire.
Themes
responsibility
effort
reward
choice
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- education
- personal health
- financial investment
- relationship building
Key Concepts
Stoicism
cost-benefit analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you willing to sacrifice for your goals?
- How does acknowledging cost change your motivation?
A Different Perspective
If you focus only on reward, you may ignore the necessary work.
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