"我们得来太容易的东西，我们也就看得太轻；只有价格高昂的东西才赋予一切以价值。"
— Thomas Paine
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When we get something easily without much effort or cost, we don’t usually appreciate it a lot. The true value of things often comes from the effort, difficulty, or time spent getting them. For example, think about how a child might treat a toy. If the toy is just given to them for nothing, they might not care for it and might break it quickly. But if they save up money and buy it with their own saved allowance, they will likely treasure and look after it better. This idea can be applied to our lives by reminding us to work hard and strive for what we want. When we put in effort and face challenges, the end result will be more meaningful and satisfying.
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Appreciation Cost Economics Effort Gratitude Human nature Perception Sacrifice Value Worth
