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“You can’t buy it, but it has a price,” said Oryx. “Everything has a price.” quote by Margaret Atwood
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“You can’t buy it, but it has a price,” said Oryx. “Everything has a price.”

Margaret Atwood

About This Quote

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

Everything has a cost, even if not monetary; value is measured in sacrifice.

In simple terms: All things have a price beyond money.

Key Takeaway

Recognize hidden costs.

Themes

value cost consequences

Mood

cautious thoughtful

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • business decisions
  • personal relationships
  • environmental impact
  • political policy

Key Concepts

economics ethics trade‑offs

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you willing to pay?
  • Are all prices fair?
A Different Perspective

Some prices are intangible and hard to quantify.

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