Crown of thorns Quote by William Jennings Bryan
““We will answer their demand for a gold standard by saying to them: "You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns, you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold””
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1896 Presidential Campaign, 1896
Denounces gold standard as oppressive to labor, using religious metaphor.
In simple terms: Gold harms workers.
Key Takeaway
Advocate fair monetary policy.
Themes
economics
labor
justice
Mood
hopeful
defiant
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- voting
- policy debates
- labor rights
Key Concepts
monetary policy
social equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does money policy affect workers?
- What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
Metaphor may oversimplify complex economics.
