This popular quote - often credited to model Noémie Lenoir - points out that when choosing between two appealing options, it’s essential not only to weigh what you're gaining but also to consider what you’re giving up by not choosing the other. While suitable for casual or motivational use, it isn’t original or legally protected. Anyone can repurpose or adapt it without concern for copyright infringement.
Disclaimer This quote is in the public domain of motivational sayings and not subject to exclusive copyright. However, attribution (e.g., “- Noémie Lenoir”) is common courtesy. The phrasing is not unique, so originality expectations should be tempered.
🌿 Gain vs. Loss: The Hidden Side of Choosing
Ever found yourself torn between two good options?
🍕 Pizza or ramen.
💼 Career change or job security.
🏠 Stay or go.
Sometimes, choosing feels like picking your favourite cat - impossible and bound to ruffle fur.
We often weigh decisions by what we gain:
“I’ll earn more in this role.”
“This relationship feels safe.”
“This route looks easier.”
But here’s the catch:
Every decision is a trade-off.
And what we don’t choose has a cost - something quietly forfeited or lost.
Next time you're faced with a tough call, flip the question:
👉 "What am I giving up by not choosing the other?"
It’s not just about what you gain - it’s about what you might lose in the background.
📦 Real Story: The Cat Food Dilemma
A friend ordered cat food online. The parcel was marked lost and a replacement was sent. Then - plot twist - the “lost” parcel arrived.
She asked: “Should I tell the seller… or keep it?”
Her husband and I said: Return it.
Her daughter said: Keep it. Their mistake, not yours.
Another chimed in, “Honesty’s overrated - my boss overpaid me once and I didn’t say a word. Mental health win!”
But here’s the thing - businesses keep records. Mistakes get noticed. And when they do, the cost isn’t just financial - it’s your integrity.
Eventually, my friend did the right thing and contacted the seller. But she joked, “Maybe I should’ve gone with the girls’ advice.”
That’s when it hit me:
Even small decisions reveal big things - about your values, your character and your line between right and easy.
😄 Light Moment
When I told her, “Even cat food gets inventoried!”
She shot back, “What about Subway bread?”
I said, “We do - because that’s how we pay rent and salaries.”
She paused, then nodded. “Point taken.” 😒
💬 Final Reflection
In every decision, something is gained - but something else may be quietly lost:
✨ Your peace.
✨ Your values.
✨ Your reputation.
Choose wisely - not just for the reward, but for what you’re silently leaving behind.
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