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“To obtain something, something of equal value must be lost.” quote by Hiromu Arakawa
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“To obtain something, something of equal value must be lost.”

Hiromu Arakawa

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Source Manga: Fullmetal Alchemist, 2001

States the law of equivalent exchange: gaining something requires losing something of equal value.

In simple terms: To gain, you must lose something equal.

Key Takeaway

Accept trade-offs in pursuit of goals.

Themes

sacrifice balance law

Mood

philosophical pragmatic

Type

educational contemplative

When to use this quote

  • fantasy
  • al philosophy
  • personal decision making

Key Concepts

equilibrium cost-benefit analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you willing to sacrifice for success?
  • How do you evaluate if a loss is worth the gain?
A Different Perspective

Not all losses are truly equal.

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