"الحاجة لم تصنع صفقة جيدة أبدا"
— Benjamin Franklin
Simplified Meaning:
When you really need something badly, you often end up paying too much for it. Imagine you're on a road trip, and you run out of gas in the middle of nowhere. There’s only one gas station around, and they charge a lot more than usual. You don’t have much choice, so you pay their high price. People take advantage when they know you don’t have other options. This happens in many situations, like if you need to buy something important last minute, you might end up spending more because you can’t wait for a better deal. To avoid this, try to plan ahead whenever you can so you're not forced to accept a bad deal just because you need something urgently. For example, if you know you’ll need a winter coat, buy it in the off-season when prices are lower, instead of waiting until it snows and the demand drives prices up.