Maria SempleFast, Cheap, Good: Pick Two.
About This Quote
This is a famous quote that is often used to explain the idea that many of the best things in life are not free. The author of this quote was using it to explain that he believed in "pick two," which suggests that you don't get everything with one choice. So, if you want something cheap and good, you might have to settle for something less expensive and not quite as good. You can learn more about pick two here
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- Fast, Cheap, Good: Pick Two.