Good question... like if someone wins in Israel but at the cost of almost the whole population dying, I don't consider that a victory.
But if the goal is ultimately worthwhile, then I guess any cost. I'm going to use a Christian example (I apologize). Like Jesus having to be crucified and going through all that was a high cost but worth the "victory". (I'm iffy on the religion stuff but at least the stories are good ;) )
look buddy, the last time the bengals were in the super bowl it was in miami. it's chad johnson's hometown, so he's got the extra drive there, and we know we won't have to play the 49ers (and that bastard joe cool), so victory is assured!
"You see these nice white pearly teeth? Well, ya know they ain't my own. Mine rolled off like chiclets Down a river in San Antone. But I left that person cursin' nursin' seven broken bones. And he only broke three of mine, so that makes me.. The winner."
it depends on how high the cost. I lost someone I cared for because I wanted too much victory. The cost was/is too great and I've lost in the long run. So, it depends.
Only if the final achievement is worth more to you than what you had to give away in order to make that achievement. It's all in the perspective. It's only a victory if you feel like you came out on top.
It depends on: a) how high a cost, b) the nature of the victory, and c) how many reasonable compromises you passed up on the way to getting things totally your own way.
(If the other side was the one being uncompromising and unreasonable, part of the victory was probably that they did not take a bigger chunk out of your hide!!!!)
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Although, the more hollow the victory, the closer you are to a draw...
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Good hearing from you last night, by the way!
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Yup, it was great talking to ya!
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But if the goal is ultimately worthwhile, then I guess any cost. I'm going to use a Christian example (I apologize). Like Jesus having to be crucified and going through all that was a high cost but worth the "victory". (I'm iffy on the religion stuff but at least the stories are good ;) )
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Oh the wonderful memories :)
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Well, ya know they ain't my own.
Mine rolled off like chiclets
Down a river in San Antone.
But I left that person cursin' nursin' seven broken bones.
And he only broke three of mine, so that makes me..
The winner."
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(If the other side was the one being uncompromising and unreasonable, part of the victory was probably that they did not take a bigger chunk out of your hide!!!!)
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Risk vs Reward?