I took it for granted that there must be a few men left in…
“I took it for granted that there must be a few men left in the world who had that kind of strength. I assumed that those men would also be looking for women with principle. I did not want to be among the marked-down goods on the bargain table, cheap because they’d been pawed over. Crowds collect there. It is only the few who will pay full price. "You get what you pay for.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She believes that true strength and integrity are rare, and only those who value them will pay a full price for genuine character.
In simple terms: Strong, principled people are scarce and worth paying for.
Key Takeaway
Seek quality over cheapness.
Themes
integrity
value
relationships
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- dating
- career hiring
- friendship
- business partnerships
Key Concepts
character
self-worth
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you willing to pay for integrity?
- How do you recognize genuine strength?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone can afford the cost of true integrity.