John DrydenFor you may palm upon us new for old: All, as they say, that glitters, is not gold.
About This Quote
It's said that the people who are given the most gifts are often the ones who appreciate them the least.The idea of "new for old" may be somewhat true, but it is definitely not accurate. When we receive something new, it is something that we didn't have before. And, if it's given to us by someone else, there's no way we can appreciate it more than they do. So, in a sense, "new for old" is sort of correct.
Source: The Hind And The Panther
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