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Quote by Garet Garrett

“There is a long history of monetary experience. It tells us that government is at heart a counterfeiter and therefore cannot be trusted to control money, and that this is true of both autocratic and popular government.”

Quote by Garet Garrett

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Garet Garrett was an American journalist and author renowned for his political commentary and economic analysis. Born in February 19, 1878, and passing away on November 6, 1954, Garrett's career spanned several decades, during which he made significant contributions to the understanding of economic and political issues of his era. more

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