Something that is yours forever is never precious

Chaim Potok
About This Quote

In this quote, it is said that something that is yours forever will never be precious. It means that you cannot treasure something that you cannot keep, and you cannot keep it if you do not value it.

Source: My Name Is Asher Lev

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