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Cost Quote by Michel de Montaigne

“Those things that are dearest to us have cost us the most.” quote by Michel de Montaigne
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“Those things that are dearest to us have cost us the most.”

Michel de Montaigne

About This Quote

Source Essay: Essais, 1580

Valued things often demand sacrifice, linking love with cost.

In simple terms: Precious things cost a lot.

Key Takeaway

Accept sacrifice for love.

Themes

love value sacrifice

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • family
  • career
  • art
  • relationships

Key Concepts

ethics human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you willing to sacrifice for what you love?
  • Is the price always justified?
A Different Perspective

Not all costs are worth the gain.

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