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The day, water, sun, moon, night - I do not have to purchase these things with money.

The day, water, sun, moon, night - I do not have to purchase

Summary

This quote implies that there are aspects of life that hold inherent value and cannot be bought with money. The reference to nature's elements - the day, water, sun, moon, and night - suggests that these simple but essential gifts are accessible to everyone. It conveys the idea that there are experiences and joys in life that do not require financial wealth to appreciate, emphasizing the importance of finding happiness in simple pleasures that can't be purchased.

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