There is hardly anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little cheaper, and... — John Ruskin

There is hardly anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little cheaper, and the people who consider price only are this man's lawful prey.

Author: John Ruskin

Insight: When you buy the cheapest option, you're not just saving money—you're often buying someone's shortcut. That bargain price tag usually means corners were cut somewhere, whether it's durability, ethics, or safety. The real cost just gets paid later, by you or someone else.

Source: Unto This Last, p. 163, 1862

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There is hardly anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little cheaper, and the people who consider price only are this man's lawful prey.

John RuskinUnto This Last, p. 163, 1862

Insight

When you buy the cheapest option, you're not just saving money—you're often buying someone's shortcut. That bargain price tag usually means corners were cut somewhere, whether it's durability, ethics, or safety. The real cost just gets paid later, by you or someone else.

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John Ruskin

John Ruskin was an English art critic, writer, and social thinker, born in 1819. He is known for his significant contributions to art and architecture criticism during the Victorian era, and his writings have influenced the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and the Arts and Crafts Movement. Ruskin's work also extended to topics such as environmentalism, social reform, and economics.

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