John Buchanan Robinson Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“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.”

“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.”

“The Massachusetts Land Bank, during Colonial times, prospered, and brought prosperity to the community, until it was forcibly suppressed by special act of Parliament.”

“At present, financial crises occur, chiefly because the paper currency is redeemable in gold only.”

“However near and dear to you may be your wife, children, friends, they are not you; they are outside of you.”

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

“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.”