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What does it mean?
Most things are free but human connection and art remain costly.
In plain terms
Nothing costs money except us and this painting.
What can you take from it?
Human value often defies material measurement.

Where it applies

  • evaluating worth
  • discussing art

Putting it to work

  • valuing relationships over things

Questions to consider

  • What matters most in life?

Another view

Not everything valuable has a price.

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