"the best things in life are free" meaning in English

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Proverb

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  1. The most valuable things in life (e.g. friendship, courtesy) cost nothing. Synonyms: the best things in life aren't things Translations (the most valuable things in life (e.g. friendship, courtesy) cost nothing): contentement passe richesse (French)
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