The word "we" is as lime poured over men, which sets and hardens to stone, and crushes all beneath it, and that which is white and that which is black are lost equally in the grey of it. which best states the effect of the imagery in the excerpt? the comparison of the word "we" to limestone to develop the theme that collective thinking strengthens society. the comparison of the word "we" to limestone to develop the theme that a collective society destroys humankind's potential. the description of black and white becoming gray to develop the theme that all people are equal. the description of black and white becoming gray to develop the theme that living only for oneself is a colorless and bleak existence.

Norman jones, an economic historian at the university of utah, has described the views of the ancient greek philosopher aristotle on interest: aristotle defined money as a good that was consumed by use. unlike houses and fields, which are not destroyed by use, money must be spent to be used. there- fore, as we cannot rent food, so we cannot rent money. moreover, money does not reproduce. a house or a flock can produce new value by use, so it is not unreasonable to ask for a return on their use. money, being barren, should not, therefore, be expected to produce excess value. thus, interest is unnatural. what did aristotle mean in arguing that money is “barren”? why would money being barren mean that lenders should not charge interest on loans? do you agree with aristotle’s reasoning? briefly explain.