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

Henry David Thoreau

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Source Essay: "Walden", 1854

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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