Almighty and eternal Lord God, the great Creator of heaven and earth, and the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ; look down from heaven in pity and compassion upon me thy servant, who humbly prostrate myself before thee.
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Paper money has had the effect in your State that it ever will have, to ruin commerce, oppress the honest, and open a door to every species of fraud and injustice.
Interpretation
What this quote means
George Washington criticizes the negative impact of paper money on commerce and honesty.
In this quote, George Washington expresses his concerns about the use of paper money, suggesting that it leads to widespread corruption and undermines honest business practices. He warns that such a financial system invites fraud and injustices, ultimately harming the economy and society as a whole.
Themes
Paper MoneyCommerceFraudInjusticeEconomy
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate about the economic implications of currency, one might reference Washington's warning against paper money.
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