You need courage to be creative. You need the courage to see things differently, courage to go against the crowd, courage to take a different approach, courage to stand alone, if you have to, courage to choose activity over inactivity.
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It isn’t what the book costs. It’s what it will cost you if you don’t read it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Investing in knowledge is more valuable than the price of a book.
This quote by Jim Rohn emphasizes the importance of education and personal growth. It suggests that the true cost of not reading a book, which can impart valuable knowledge and skills, is far greater than the monetary expense of purchasing it. By choosing not to read, we potentially miss out on opportunities for advancement and improvement in our lives.
Themes
EducationKnowledgeReadingPersonal_GrowthInvestment
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about lifelong learning, one could use this quote to inspire the audience.
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