Quote by Henry David Thoreau

and the cost of a thing is the amountof what I will call life which is required to be exchanged for it,immediately or in the long run

and the cost of a thing is the amountof what I will call lif

Summary

This quote suggests that the price or cost of something is not solely determined by its monetary value, but also by the amount of time, effort, and sacrifices one must make to acquire or possess it. It highlights the concept of "life" as a currency, emphasizing that every decision to pursue or obtain something requires an exchange of one's valuable time and energy, which ultimately affects one's overall quality of life. The quote encourages us to consider the true worth of things beyond their apparent cost.

By Henry David Thoreau

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