I am like a man so busy in letting rooms in one end of his house, that he can't stop to put out the fire that is burning the other.
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By adoption of these principles, the long-felt want for a uniform medium will be satisfied. The taxpayers will be saved immense sums of interest, discounts, and exchanges. The financing of all public enterprises, the maintenance of stable government and ordered progress, and the conduct of the Treasury will become matters of practical administration. The people can and will be furnished with a currency as safe as their own government.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of a stable and uniform currency for the public and its benefits to taxpayers.
Abraham Lincoln's quote illustrates the vital role of sound financial principles in creating a stable currency system that benefits taxpayers by reducing costs associated with interest and exchanges. He emphasizes that a consistent and secure currency will not only facilitate the administration of public projects but also foster confidence in the government's fiscal management, ultimately providing citizens with a reliable medium of exchange tied to the integrity of their government.
Themes
CurrencyTaxpayersGovernmentFinanceAdministrationPublic Enterprises
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about economic reform, one might quote Lincoln to emphasize the need for a stable currency.
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