An old Malay idiom captured the essence of the thorny fruit most succinctly

"biar gadai sarung asalkan rasa durian" (If it means the sarong is to be pawned in order to buy durian, it should be done.)

It is a necessity; like air or water.

Durian is full of goodness. It is a multi vitamin and multi minerals fruit. The effect durian has on people if often felt rather than spoken.