# Quote — David Gemmell, The Swords of Night and Day

> It is a merchant's nature to quibble over coins. It is how we become rich and buy satin shirts. The problems of who governs this area is one for another day.

- Author: [David Gemmell](https://www.leafyquotes.com/david-gemmell.md)
- Book: [The Swords of Night and Day](https://www.leafyquotes.com/david-gemmell/the-swords-of-night-and-day.md)
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