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A cynic is a man who knows the price of everything, and the value of nothing.
"A cynic is a man who knows the price of everything, and the value of nothing."— Oscar Wilde
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Meaning of this quote
The cynic is satirized as someone who can calculate cost but cannot appreciate significance.
Key takeaway:
Look beyond price when judging what matters.
Origin of the quote
Lady Windermere's Fan (1892), Act 3; Lord Darlington replies to Cecil Graham.
Who actually said this?
The play answers What is a cynic? with A man who knows...; the supplied version combines question and answer.
