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But, though we had plenty of money, there was nothing our money could buy,

And the Gods of the Copybook Headings said: "If you don't work you die."

 

{{quote|'''Susan:''' Look... how would you make sure everyone in the world was well fed?

'''Bilious:''' Me? Oh, well, I... I suppose you'd have to think about the prevalent political systems, and the proper cultivation of arable land, and --

'''Susan:''' Yes, yes. But ''[[The Grim Reaper|he'd]]'' just give everyone a good meal.

 

{{quote|'''Human Trader:''' So the state dictates all careers, sets all production, and seizes all goods.

'''Human:''' How do you live with a system like that?

'''Dwarf:''' I made a really snazzy leather earring a few years ago, so I'm exempt from it all.