Crisis Quote by John Buchanan Robinson

You are forever alone.

— John Buchanan Robinson

Paper currency has hitherto been regarded with suspicion, as insecure.

— John Buchanan Robinson

There is no other who experiences your thoughts or your feelings.

— John Buchanan Robinson

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

It is often said by reformers that government should be conducted upon business principles.

— John Buchanan Robinson

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

The egoist is fooled by no ideals: he discards them or uses them, as may suit his own interest.

— John Buchanan Robinson

In brief, egoism in its modern interpretation, is the antithesis, not of altruism, but of idealism.

— John Buchanan Robinson

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

The business of a bank is to lend money; which amounts, nowadays, to lending credit.

— John Buchanan Robinson

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

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