You can't expect everyone to have the same dedication as you.

The line cautions against projecting one’s own work ethic, priorities, or emotional investment onto others. It recognizes that “dedication” is shaped by differing goals, constraints, and values, so disappointment often comes from assuming shared standards rather than communicating expectations. Read as advice, it encourages patience and realism in collaboration—whether in friendships, teams, or family life—by separating what you can control (your effort) from what you cannot (others’ commitment). It also implies a healthier boundary: hold yourself to your chosen discipline, but avoid moralizing when others choose differently.