Difficult Quote by Mary Wilson Little
“It is difficult to see why lace should be so expensive; it is mostly holes.”
About This Quote
The quote critiques high prices for lace, noting its composition is mostly empty space, implying cost is unjustified.
In simple terms: Lace is pricey despite being mostly holes.
Key Takeaway
Question value versus material.
Themes
economics
consumerism
value perception
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
analytical
observational
When to use this quote
- shopping decisions
- budget planning
Key Concepts
cost analysis
material science
fashion industry
Questions to Reflect On
- Is price always a fair reflection of value?
- How do we assess worth beyond material?
A Different Perspective
The price may reflect labor and rarity, not just material.
![“[To a woman who claimed she'd rather be dead than unconfined and unfashionable:] My dear, if you continue to lace as tightly as you do now, you will not long have the privilege of choice. You will be both dead and out of fashion.” quote by Dorothea Dix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0f4/dorothea-dix-29243_choices_to-a-woman-who-claimed-she-d-rather-be-d_49228.jpg)
