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“This wife you have, Bird said at last, deeply contemplative, did you pay a great deal for her? She cost me almost everything I had, he said, with a wry tone that made the others laugh. But worth it.” quote by Diana Gabaldon
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“This wife you have, Bird said at last, deeply contemplative, did you pay a great deal for her? She cost me almost everything I had, he said, with a wry tone that made the others laugh. But worth it.”

Diana Gabaldon

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A character questions the cost of love, finding it worthwhile despite sacrifices.

In simple terms: Love may cost much but is worth it.

Key Takeaway

Value love over price.

Themes

relationships sacrifice value

Mood

wistful thoughtful

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • personal finance
  • relationship counseling
  • storytelling

Key Concepts

marriage economics emotional trade‑offs

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the true costs of love?
  • How do we balance love and self‑worth?
A Different Perspective

Romanticizing sacrifice can be unhealthy.

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