Henry David Thoreau – an American philosopher and naturalist – once said, “The price of anything is the amount of time you exchange for it.” In this statement Thoreau is basically saying that the worth of something can be measured by the effort you put into it. This statement can be interpreted in a variety of ways but, overall, I agree with this statement. When you want to achieve something, that goal becomes important to you. You find yourself thinking about it and wanting to achieve it. You may also fantasize about the positive outcomes when you achieve it. This causes you to work hard and put a lot of effort toward achieving that goal. When someone willing to work hard, he or she will achieve more. If that person