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“It's difficult to protect something if it doesn't have a price.” quote by Klaus Topfer
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“It's difficult to protect something if it doesn't have a price.”

Klaus Topfer

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Source Essay: Economic reflections, 2015

Protecting something without assigning it value is difficult; value drives protection.

In simple terms: Value motivates protection.

Key Takeaway

Assign worth to what you care about.

Themes

economics ethics valuation

Mood

reflective serious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • environmental policy
  • intellectual property
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

intrinsic motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you value most?
  • How can you protect what seems priceless?
A Different Perspective

Some things are priceless yet still need safeguarding.

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