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Meaning
The quote contrasts the money you hand over with the actual worth of what you receive. It suggests that a low price does not always mean good value, and a higher price can still be worthwhile if the result is worth it.
When It Was Said
2008
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Cited in the 2008 Chairman's Letter.
Source
2008 Chairman's Letter
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Listed with a cited source on Wikiquote: 2008 Chairman's Letter.
Did You Know?
Warren Buffett is an American investor and philanthropist born in 1930.
About Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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