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Money is not real. It is a conscious agreement on measuring value
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"Money is not real. It is a conscious agreement on measuring value"

- John Ralston Saul

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This quote by John Ralston Saul suggests that money is not an actual physical things, however rather a concept that is agreed upon by society. Money is a way of measuring the value of products and services, and it is a tool utilized to help with trade. Cash is a representation of value, and it is utilized to compare the worth of various items. Cash is not a concrete item, however rather a concept that is accepted by society. It is a way of measuring the worth of items and services, and it is a tool utilized to help with trade. Money is a representation of worth, and it is used to compare the worth of different products. Money is an effective tool that can be used to buy products and services, and it is a way of measuring the worth of those items and services. Cash is not real, however it is a mindful contract on determining value, and it is a fundamental part of our economy.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by John Ralston Saul somewhere between June 19, 1947 and today. He/she was a famous Author from Canada. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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