Cheaper Quote by Maimonides
“The more necessary a thing is for living beings, the more easily it is found and the cheaper it is; the less necessary it is, the rarer and dearer it is.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Guide for the Perplexed, Moses Maimonides, 1190
Things essential to life become abundant and cheap, while non‑essential items become scarce and valued.
In simple terms: Necessity makes things common; rarity makes them precious.
Key Takeaway
Recognize true needs versus luxury.
Themes
economics
value
necessity
scarcity
human behavior
Mood
contemplative
analytical
Type
philosophical
economic
When to use this quote
- budgeting
- shopping decisions
- environmental sustainability
- personal priorities
Key Concepts
supply and demand
psychology of desire
resource allocation
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you consider truly necessary?
- How does scarcity affect your perception of value?
A Different Perspective
Abundance can lead to complacency; scarcity can cause overvaluation.
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