F. Scott FitzgeraldI had traded the fight against love for the fight against loneliness, the fight against life for the fight against death.
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The quote by Nelson Mandela, “I had traded the fight against love for the fight against loneliness, the fight against life for the fight against death.” is about how the price of success is isolation. When you are in a position of power or influence, you are automatically removed from society. You are not around to hear the complaints of people, nor are you around to help them when they need it. That’s why Nelson Mandela wants all people in positions of power to know that they must keep in mind that their actions have consequences. To do otherwise is to lose sight of what is important.
Source: The Beautiful And Damned
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