Pyrrhic Victory
Cross-source consensus on Pyrrhic Victory from 1 sources and 5 claims.
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- A Pyrrhic victory occurs when the cost of winning outweighs the victory itself. — The Pyrrhic Victory: When the Cost of Success Outweighs the Win
- The term originates with General Pyrrhus of Epirus, who won two wars but concluded he could not afford another victory because of the toll on his best friends and generals. — The Pyrrhic Victory: When the Cost of Success Outweighs the Win
- In modern life, a Pyrrhic victory can manifest as achieving fame, wealth, or career success at the cost of one's health or psychological wellbeing. — The Pyrrhic Victory: When the Cost of Success Outweighs the Win
- Pursuing fame as a terminal goal rather than as a byproduct creates the conditions for a Pyrrhic victory. — The Pyrrhic Victory: When the Cost of Success Outweighs the Win
- Recognizing a trajectory toward a Pyrrhic outcome and altering course can prevent it. — The Pyrrhic Victory: When the Cost of Success Outweighs the Win