This text examines the process of quantification and counting through the lens of perceiving commonalities while disregarding individual differences. The author argues that when we begin counting or measuring, we focus on what is shared among items and treat unique characteristics as irrelevant details. Using the example of selling fruit such as apples or melons, the text illustrates how weighing items shifts the focus from individual uniqueness to a standardized measurement like weight. This practical approach in decision-making intentionally redirects the buyer's attention away from the specific quality of an item toward a precisely determined quantity. By doing so, the actual quality is sidelined or ignored in favor of financial evaluation based on measure rather than piece. However, the text also notes a contrasting perspective where individuals prioritize quality over quantity, choosing the best instead of relying on measurement. Ultimately, it explores the tension between abstract quantification and the inherent uniqueness of objects in everyday economic transactions.