I have a piece of paper. But I want this salt shaker. You have the salt shaker, but you're willing to take my piece of paper for your salt shaker. Now, why would you do that? Because this isn't actually a piece of paper, it's a story. And the story that you've heard over and over and over again. And it's been drummed into you that this is worth something, this is of value. No matter what country, culture, or religion, the whole world loves money. The greatest story ever told. - Mr. Wednesday (American Gods Quotes)

I have a piece of paper. But I want this salt shaker. You have the salt shaker, but you’re willing to take my piece of paper for your salt shaker. Now, why would you do that? Because this isn’t actually a piece of paper, it’s a story. And the story that you’ve heard over and over and over again. And it’s been drummed into you that this is worth something, this is of value. No matter what country, culture, or religion, the whole world loves money. The greatest story ever told.

Source:S2.Ep4: The Greatest Story Ever Told
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