Quote by Plautus

He who seeks for gain, must be at some expense.

He who seeks for gain, must be at some expense.

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to achieve personal gain or success, one must be willing to make sacrifices or invest resources. Oftentimes, achieving one's goals or desires comes with a cost, whether it is in terms of time, effort, money, or other opportunities. It implies that the path to success requires taking risks and making choices that may require giving up something else. This quote reminds us that we cannot always expect to gain without any sort of trade-off or expense.

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By Plautus

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