Business Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“Government, possessing the power to create and issue currency and credit as money and enjoying the right to withdraw both currency and credit from circulation by taxation and otherwise, need not and should not borrow capital at interest as a means of financing government work and public enterprises.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, possibly misattributed
Government should fund itself without borrowing at interest, using taxation to manage money supply.
In simple terms: Governments can avoid interest‑bearing loans by taxing.
Key Takeaway
Use fiscal policy, not debt, for public projects.
Themes
economics
public finance
taxation
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- public infrastructure
- social programs
- debt reduction
Key Concepts
monetary sovereignty
fiscal responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can governments balance debt reduction with needed investment?
- What risks arise from relying solely on taxation?
A Different Perspective
Political realities may force borrowing despite ideals.
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