You've got to have something to eat and a little love in your life before you can hold still for any damn body's sermon on how to behave.
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Sometimes it's worse to win a fight than to lose.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Winning a conflict can sometimes lead to negative consequences that outweigh the benefits of victory.
This quote by Billie Holiday suggests that the outcomes of our victories can sometimes be more detrimental than the losses we experience. It emphasizes the idea that the pursuit of victory in conflicts, whether they are personal, professional, or interpersonal, may lead to regret, bitterness, or unresolved issues, ultimately implying that not all battles are worth fighting.
Themes
VictoryConflictWisdomConsequencesFight
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on conflict resolution, one might quote this to emphasize choosing peace over fighting.
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