Travellers, George, must pay in all places: the only difference is, that in good inns, you pay dearly for your luxuries, and in bad inns you are fleeced and starved.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Travelers always spend money regardless of where they stay. The difference is whether they pay for luxury or get cheated with poor service.
- In plain terms
- You pay to travel either way; sometimes you get value, sometimes you get ripped off.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect to spend when traveling, but choose wisely to avoid being cheated.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is luxury worth the extra cost when traveling?
- How do you spot value in hospitality?
Another view
It assumes all travelers have money to spend and ignores those who cannot afford to travel.
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