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All good things are cheap: all bad are very dear.

“All good things are cheap: all bad are very dear.” quote by Henry David Thoreau
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“All good things are cheap: all bad are very dear.”

Henry David Thoreau

About This Quote

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

Value is not tied to cost; cheap things are beneficial, while expensive ones often bring trouble.

In simple terms: Cheap things are good; costly things are problematic.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize usefulness over price.

Themes

economics value simplicity

Mood

thoughtful pragmatic

Type

philosophical practical

When to use this quote

  • budgeting
  • consumer choices

Key Concepts

Cost‑benefit analysis materialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes something truly valuable?
  • How do we assess hidden costs?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex value.

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