‘There are many virtues that cannot be measured in a material manner.’ ‘Indeed? Name one.’ ‘Love.’ ‘Torcs and rings of gold, brooches and diadems; expensive gifts, a solid home and a roof that does not leak. A child.’ ‘From all those love can be stripped away, yet still they remain.’ ‘Excellent. Go on.’ ‘Trust.’ ‘Guard my wealth and I will pay you in return.’ ‘That is a transaction.’ ‘One that purchases trust.’ ‘Such material exchanges as you describe are meant to symbolize the virtues I mentioned. They are not the virtues in and of themselves.’ ‘But is this not the meaning of all wealth,
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