Quote by W. Stanley Jevons

Value is the most invincible and impalpable of ghosts, and comes and goes unthought of while the visible and dense matter remains as it was.

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Summary

This quote suggests that value is an intangible concept that is often overlooked, while more tangible and physical things take precedence in our thoughts. The quote states that value is like a ghost, invisible and transient, constantly changing without us even noticing. While we focus on the material and observable aspects of life, the true value lies within the intangible qualities and attributes that cannot be easily measured or perceived.

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By W. Stanley Jevons

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