Quote by Jean Anouilh

What you get free costs too much.

What you get free costs too much.

Summary

This quote suggests that when something is offered to us for free, there is often a hidden cost or consequence that is not immediately apparent. It implies that seemingly free things may actually demand a higher price in terms of our time, effort, or compromised quality. It serves as a cautionary reminder to critically analyze the true value and potential drawbacks of supposedly free offerings before accepting them.

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