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John Buchanan Robinson Quotes

Capital, however capital may be defined, would practically cease to exist as an income producing fund, for the simple reason that if money, wherewith to buy capital, could be obtained for one-half of one per cent, capital itself could command no higher price Picture Quote #1

In this way, the charge that the bank makes for the use of its notes - the interest - is a continual and universal tax upon all the members of the community Picture Quote #1

But the egoist has no ideals, for the knowledge that his ideals are only his ideals, frees him from their domination. He acts for his own interest, not for the interest of ideals Picture Quote #1

The business of a bank is to lend money; which amounts, nowadays, to lending credit Picture Quote #1

Your thoughts and emotions are yours alone Picture Quote #1

You are forever alone Picture Quote #1

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There is no word more generally misinterpreted than the word egoism, in its modern sense Picture Quote #1

There is no other who experiences your thoughts or your feelings Picture Quote #1

There is never enough gold to redeem all the currency in circulation Picture Quote #1

Paper currency has hitherto been regarded with suspicion, as insecure Picture Quote #1

Modern money is almost altogether credit money Picture Quote #1

It is often said by reformers that government should be conducted upon business principles Picture Quote #1

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For each one of us stands alone in the midst of a universe Picture Quote #1

At present, financial crises occur, chiefly because the paper currency is redeemable in gold only Picture Quote #1

Not an old woman that buys a paper of pins, without yielding a part of the price to the banks as interest! Picture Quote #1

According to your sympathy, you will take pleasure in your own happiness or in the happiness of other people; but it is always your own happiness you seek Picture Quote #1

The egoist is fooled by no ideals: he discards them or uses them, as may suit his own interest Picture Quote #1

Large sums were paid for the use of money, because the available amount of gold and silver was far less than was needed to carry on the commercial transactions of the times Picture Quote #1

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It was the king’s army, the king’s people, the king’s taxes; and he who questioned the propriety of the royal prerogative of taking from his people without return or accounting, was reckoned, and felt himself to be, a criminal, guilty of the highest crime of disloyalty Picture Quote #1

When not only gold but all commodities are available for the redemption of the paper currency, its volume is limited only by the value of all the wealth of the country, and it can never become insecure up to this limit Picture Quote #1

In brief, egoism in its modern interpretation, is the antithesis, not of altruism, but of idealism Picture Quote #1

However near and dear to you may be your wife, children, friends, they are not you; they are outside of you Picture Quote #1

Sometimes, instead of purchasing a commodity out and out, people want to buy only the use of it, for a longer or shorter period. The price paid for such temporary use is commonly called hire Picture Quote #1

Accordingly, when the supply of gold runs short, the security behind the notes is diminished, the loaning of notes is restricted or suspended, and the panic follows Picture Quote #1

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Capital, however capital may be defined, would practically cease to exist as an income producing fund, for the simple reason that if money, wherewith to buy capital, could be obtained for one-half of one per cent, capital itself could command no higher price. (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) In this way, the charge that the bank makes for the use of its notes - the interest - is a continual and universal tax upon all the members of the community. (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) But the egoist has no ideals, for the knowledge that his ideals are only his ideals, frees him from their domination. He acts for his own interest, not for the interest of ideals (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) The business of a bank is to lend money; which amounts, nowadays, to lending credit (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) Your thoughts and emotions are yours alone (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) You are forever alone (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) There is no word more generally misinterpreted than the word egoism, in its modern sense (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) There is no other who experiences your thoughts or your feelings (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) There is never enough gold to redeem all the currency in circulation (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) Paper currency has hitherto been regarded with suspicion, as insecure (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) Modern money is almost altogether credit money (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) It is often said by reformers that government should be conducted upon business principles (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) For each one of us stands alone in the midst of a universe (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) At present, financial crises occur, chiefly because the paper currency is redeemable in gold only (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) Not an old woman that buys a paper of pins, without yielding a part of the price to the banks as interest! (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) According to your sympathy, you will take pleasure in your own happiness or in the happiness of other people; but it is always your own happiness you seek (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) The egoist is fooled by no ideals: he discards them or uses them, as may suit his own interest (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) Large sums were paid for the use of money, because the available amount of gold and silver was far less than was needed to carry on the commercial transactions of the times (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) It was the king’s army, the king’s people, the king’s taxes; and he who questioned the propriety of the royal prerogative of taking from his people without return or accounting, was reckoned, and felt himself to be, a criminal, guilty of the highest crime of disloyalty (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) When not only gold but all commodities are available for the redemption of the paper currency, its volume is limited only by the value of all the wealth of the country, and it can never become insecure up to this limit (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) In brief, egoism in its modern interpretation, is the antithesis, not of altruism, but of idealism (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) However near and dear to you may be your wife, children, friends, they are not you; they are outside of you (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) Sometimes, instead of purchasing a commodity out and out, people want to buy only the use of it, for a longer or shorter period. The price paid for such temporary use is commonly called hire (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes) Accordingly, when the supply of gold runs short, the security behind the notes is diminished, the loaning of notes is restricted or suspended, and the panic follows (John Buchanan Robinson Quotes)