Quote by Terry Pratchett

The money will talk?' said Mr Spools carefully.'Imps,' said Moist. 'They're only a sort of intelligent spell. They don't even have to have a shape. We'll print them on the higher denominations.

The money will talk?' said Mr Spools carefully.'Imps,' said

Summary

In this quote from Terry Pratchett's book, "Going Postal," Mr. Spools and Moist are discussing the use of imps â€“ intelligent spells â€“ on banknotes. Moist suggests imprinting imps on higher-value denominations, implying that the imps' allure would persuade people into perceiving greater value. Moist's remark reflects the power of money and how people can be easily swayed by it, highlighting the manipulative nature of currency and its ability to "speak" to individuals.

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