Cost Quote by Lord Kelvin
“Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in race horses and fancy women.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, 19th century scientific commentary
Excessive cost for marginal performance gains is only acceptable in frivolous or non-essential contexts.
In simple terms: Paying too much for little improvement is wasteful.
Key Takeaway
Avoid unnecessary expense.
Themes
economics
efficiency
value
Mood
critical
pragmatic
Type
analytical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- product development
- luxury purchases
- sports equipment
Key Concepts
cost‑benefit analysis
diminishing returns
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the extra cost justified by real benefit?
- What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
Limited resources make such spending impractical for most.
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