Taking Quote by Lauren Oliver
“If you want something, if you take it for your own, you'll always be taking it from someone else.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver, 2013
Taking something for yourself inevitably harms another, highlighting interconnectedness of actions.
In simple terms: Selfishness harms others.
Consider impact before taking.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- business negotiations
- environmental policies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your action affect others?
- Can you act without taking from someone?