Marriage Quote by Nora Roberts
““What is this,a summit meeting?" Alan demanded as he strode down the hall. "It's one thing to be the advance man," he continued as he cupped a hand around the back of his wife's neck, "and another to be the sacrificial lamb.Dad's doing a lot of moaning and groaning about this family scattering off in all directions." "With Caine getting the worst of it," Serena put in. "Yeah." Alan grinned once, appealingly. "Too bad he's late.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Summit", 2015
A character contrasts leadership roles, highlighting the burden of sacrifice versus ambition.
In simple terms: Leadership involves both advancing and sacrificing.
Key Takeaway
Balance personal ambition with responsibility.
Themes
leadership
family
sacrifice
Mood
thoughtful
serious
inquisitive
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- family negotiations
- ethical dilemmas
- team dynamics
Key Concepts
role conflict
personal duty
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you willing to sacrifice for others?
- How do you define true leadership?
A Different Perspective
Sacrificial roles can be exploited or misunderstood.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
