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Bargain Quote by Benjamin Franklin

“Necessity never made a good bargain.” quote by Benjamin Franklin
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“Necessity never made a good bargain.”

Benjamin Franklin

About This Quote

Source Letter: Personal Correspondence, 1768

Necessity does not always produce good deals.

In simple terms: Need does not guarantee fair bargains.

Key Takeaway

Assess deals beyond urgency.

Themes

economics negotiation pragmatism

Mood

cautious pragmatic

Type

financial advisory

When to use this quote

  • business contracts
  • personal purchases
  • investment decisions

Key Concepts

market dynamics risk assessment decision making

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you accepted a bad deal out of need?
  • How can you improve deal evaluation?
A Different Perspective

Urgency can pressure poor choices.

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