We were not foolish enough to try to make a currency [backed by] gold of which we had none, but for every… — Adolf Hitler Copy Share Image
The world's central banks and the International Monetary Fund still have vaults full of bullion, even though currencies are no longer backed… — James Surowiecki Copy Share Image
A U.S. dollar is an IOU from the Federal Reserve Bank. It's a promissory note that doesn't actually promise anything. It's not… — P. J. O'Rourke Copy Share Image