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 precisely the same way money is often hired, and the hire paid for the use of it is called Interest. — 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… — John Buchanan Robinson Copy Share Image
Sometimes, instead of purchasing a commodity out and out, people want to buy only the use of it, for a longer or… — John Buchanan Robinson Copy Share Image
In this way, the charge that the bank makes for the use of its notes - the interest - is a continual… — 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
