So I take my lover, my king, and I put him in a pedestal and I cut him down. A man, like the ones who ruined the world.

There is no progress or accomplishment without sacrifice.

The accomplishment of your dreams will demand big sacrifice and hard work.

It was a star,” Mrs. Whatsit said sadly. “A star giving up its life in battle with the Thing. It won, oh, yes, my children, it won. But it lost its life in the winning.

success awaits those who steadfastly commit to any requisite sacrifice