Which line from utopia is an example of an anecdote? the folly of men has enhanced the value of gold and silver because of their scarcity; whereas, on the contrary, it is their opinion that nature, as an indulgent parent, has freely given us all the best things in great abundance . . it is certain that all things appear incredible to us in proportion as they differ from known customs; but one who can judge aright will not wonder to find that, since their constitution differs so much from ours, their value of gold and silver should be measured by a very different standard . . i never saw a clearer instance of the opposite impressions that different customs make on people than i observed in the ambassadors of the anemolians, who came to amaurot when i was there. but they much more admire and detest the folly of those who, when they see a rich man, though they neither owe him anything, nor are in any sort dependent on his bounty . .

The answer is:

I never saw a clearer instance of the opposite impressions that different customs make on people than I observed in the ambassadors of the Anemolians, who came to Amaurot when I was there. But they much more admire and detest the folly of those who, when they see a rich man, though they neither owe him anything, nor are in any sort dependent on his bounty . . .

Anecdote is a brief and witty or thought-provoking story concerning an actual incident or a real person. The third line is a story about an actual incident and it is interesting and thought-provoking because it presents an act practiced by some people (ambassadors) that appears funny yet true.

the answer is:

in the fourth paragraph. ( the paragraph that begins with “on friday of my third ”).

hope it !

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nature is sure to be the best thing on earth

the sunshine and beauty is sure to be worth

this can't be sold

for any money or gold

because nature is strongly beautiful and is the best thing to happen on earth