Though he love not to buy the pig in the poke.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One should not purchase something without inspecting it first.
- In plain terms
- Do not buy something without checking it first.
- What can you take from it?
- Inspect goods before purchasing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you ever bought something unseen?
- When is inspection too costly?
Another view
Sometimes inspection is impossible or impractical.
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