Bernard de Mandeville Quotes
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There is no intrinsic worth in money but what is alterable with the times, and whether a guinea goes for twenty pounds or for a shilling, it is the labor of the poor and not the high and low value that is set on gold or silver, which all the comforts of life must arise from.
Bernard de Mandeville
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Author Details:
Type:
Philosopher Quotes
Category:
English Philosopher Quotes
Year of Birth:
1670
Year of Death:
1733
Nationality:
English
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