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The whole point of a sacrifice is that you give up something you never really wanted in the first place. People are doin
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"The whole point of a sacrifice is that you give up something you never really wanted in the first place. People are doing it around you all the time. They give up their careers, say - or their beliefs - or sex"

- John Osborne

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In this quote, John Osborne is highlighting the principle of sacrifice and its true meaning. He recommends that a sacrifice is not genuinely a sacrifice if it is something that we never really preferred or wanted in the first location. He goes on to say that people are continuously making sacrifices in their lives, whether it be giving up their professions, beliefs, or perhaps sex. These sacrifices might appear honorable or selfless, but in truth, they are giving up something that they never really valued. Osborne's words function as a pointer to reflect on the true intents behind our sacrifices and to guarantee that they are made for the right factors.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by John Osborne between December 12, 1929 and December 24, 1994. He was a famous Playwright from England. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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