Quote by Bernard Mandeville
There is no Intrinsick 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 Labour 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.
Summary
This quote emphasizes that the intrinsic value of money is constantly changing and dependent on socioeconomic circumstances. Regardless of the fluctuating value of currency, the quote suggests that the real worth of money lies in the labor and effort of the poor. The quote criticizes the fixation on the material value of gold and silver, asserting that the true source of life's comforts and necessities stems from the toil of those less privileged.
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