Yes, I don't think you can take that quote too literally, or the intent is lost. Figuratively, of course, it means people will pay handsomely and hurriedly for

Yes, I don't think you can take that quote too literally, or the intent is lost. Figuratively, of course, it means people will pay handsomely and hurriedly for you to take their pain away, but it is difficult to get them to pay for potential small improvements.