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Good horse Quote by George Herbert

“A jade eates as much as a good horse.” quote by George Herbert
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“A jade eates as much as a good horse.”

George Herbert

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Jade Horse”, 1620

A jade horse holds value equal to a good horse, suggesting material and functional worth are comparable.

In simple terms: Jade and a good horse are equally valuable.

Key Takeaway

Recognize both material and functional value.

Themes

value material function

Mood

contemplative analytical

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • art appraisal
  • investment decisions
  • resource allocation

Key Concepts

philosophy economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is material value more important?
  • How do you balance aesthetics and utility?
A Different Perspective

Equating material with functional value may ignore context.

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