There is exchange of all things for fire and of fire for all things, as there is of wares for gold and of gold for wares.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- All things exchange for fire and fire for all things, like goods for gold.
- In plain terms
- Everything can be transformed into fire and back, similar to trade.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the fundamental exchange nature of matter.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What modern equivalents exist?
- How does this view affect resource use?
Another view
Fire is not a universal medium for all exchanges.
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