Articles Quote by Thomas Paine
“What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Rights of Man, 1791
When things are obtained cheaply, they are undervalued; true worth comes from recognizing the cost and effort behind them.
In simple terms: Cheap things are taken for granted; value comes from effort.
Key Takeaway
Recognize effort behind value, avoid complacency.
Themes
value
effort
economics
morality
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- consumer behavior
- education
- policy making
- personal budgeting
Key Concepts
philosophy
economics
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What things do you undervalue because they seem cheap?
- How can societies ensure essential freedoms are truly valued?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on cost can ignore intrinsic worth beyond price.
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