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“Only a fool thinks price and value are the same.” quote by Antonio Machado
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“Only a fool thinks price and value are the same.”

Antonio Machado

About This Quote

Source Poem: "Campos de Castilla", 1912

Distinguishes between market price and intrinsic worth, warning against conflating the two.

In simple terms: Price ≠ value.

Key Takeaway

Seek true value beyond price.

Themes

economics philosophy value wisdom critique of materialism

Mood

thoughtful critical philosophical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal finance decisions
  • art valuation
  • ethical consumption

Key Concepts

intrinsic worth subjective valuation economic critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truly defines value for you?
  • How can we assess worth beyond price?
A Different Perspective

May be idealistic in market contexts.

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