A man may buy gold too dear.

Meaning: Excessive price paid for something, however valuable, can make the acquisition a poor bargain overall.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

Translations

• French: On peut payer l’or trop cher (literally: One may buy gold too dear)

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