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"The law is not something holy, son. It's just a reflection of the ideals of those lucky enough to be in charge."

"Only expectation has value as currency, Waxillium," Uncle Edwarn said. "This coin is worth more than the others because people think it is. They expect it to be. The most important things in the world are worth only what people will pay for them. If you can raise someone's expectation...if you can make them need something...that is the source of wealth."