I warrant you, if he danced till doomsday, he thought I was to pay the piper.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dancers expect payment even when dancing for their own amusement.
- In plain terms
- He thought I would pay him even if he danced alone.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect payment only for service.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did someone expect payment for free?
- What is fair compensation?
Another view
Sometimes artists dance for passion not pay.
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