Cost Quotes
The real price of everything, what everything really costs to the man who wants to acquire it, is the toil and trouble of acquiring it.
"The real price of everything, what everything really costs to the man who wants to acquire it, is the toil and trouble of acquiring it."— Adam Smith
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Meaning of this quote
The real cost of acquiring something includes the effort and trouble required to obtain it.
Key takeaway:
Consider time and effort alongside the money price.
Origin of the quote
The Wealth of Nations (1776)
Who actually said this?
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Source:
The Wealth of Nations (1776)
