Quote by Henry David Thoreau

The cost of a things is the amount of what I call life which is required to be exchanged for it, immediately or in the long run.


The cost of a things is the amount of what I call life which

Summary

This quote by Henry David Thoreau suggests that the true cost of something is not measured solely in monetary terms, but rather in the amount of time and effort one must sacrifice in order to obtain it. Thoreau believes that this cost can be immediate or may be incurred over time. In essence, he emphasizes that every person's life is limited and precious, and we should be mindful of the true value of things before expending our time and energy on them.

By Henry David Thoreau
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