Quote by Oscar Wilde

These days man knows the price of everything, but the value of nothing.

These days man knows the price of everything, but the value

Summary

This quote suggests that in the present age, people are more focused on determining the monetary worth of things rather than recognizing their true significance or worthiness. It implies that individuals have become excessively concerned with materialistic values and the financial aspect, disregarding the deeper value, meaning, and importance that certain things may hold. The quote encourages a shift in perspective to consider the intrinsic worth or value beyond mere monetary calculations.

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