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Some lose yet gain, others gain and yet lose.
"Some lose yet gain, others gain and yet lose."— Lao Tzu
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Meaning of this quote
An apparent loss may bring an advantage while a gain can carry a cost.
Key takeaway:
Consider both benefits and costs of a change.
Origin of the quote
A condensed English rendering related to Tao Te Ching, Chapter 42.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe chapter contains the reversal of loss and gain. The exact translator responsible for this standalone sentence was not established.
