When not only gold but all commodities are available for the redemption of the paper currency, its volume is limited only by the value of all the wealth of the country, and it can never become insecure up to this… — John Buchanan Robinson Copy Share Image
Large sums were paid for the use of money, because the available amount of gold and silver was far less than was needed to carry on the commercial transactions of the times. — John Buchanan Robinson Copy Share Image
Paper currency has hitherto been regarded with suspicion, as insecure. — John Buchanan Robinson Copy Share Image
There is no other who experiences your thoughts or your feelings. — John Buchanan Robinson Copy Share Image
But the egoist has no ideals, for the knowledge that his ideals are only his ideals, frees him from their domination. He acts for… — John Buchanan Robinson Copy Share Image
It is often said by reformers that government should be conducted upon business principles. — John Buchanan Robinson Copy Share Image
Accordingly, when the supply of gold runs short, the security behind the notes is diminished, the loaning of notes is restricted or suspended, and… — John Buchanan Robinson Copy Share Image
The egoist is fooled by no ideals: he discards them or uses them, as may suit his own interest. — John Buchanan Robinson Copy Share Image
In brief, egoism in its modern interpretation, is the antithesis, not of altruism, but of idealism. — John Buchanan Robinson Copy Share Image
According to your sympathy, you will take pleasure in your own happiness or in the happiness of other people; but it is always your… — John Buchanan Robinson Copy Share Image
The business of a bank is to lend money; which amounts, nowadays, to lending credit. — John Buchanan Robinson Copy Share Image
When not only gold but all commodities are available for the redemption of the paper currency, its volume is limited only by the value… — John Buchanan Robinson Copy Share Image
But egoism is more than this. It is the realization by the individual that he is above all institutions and all formulas; that they… — John Buchanan Robinson Copy Share Image
