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“Money, again, has often been a cause of the delusion of the multitudes. Sober nations have all at once become desperate gamblers, and risked almost their existence upon the turn of a piece of paper.”

Quote by Charles Mackay

Book:Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds

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Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds

This book delves into the origins and consequences of various speculative manias, exploring the psychological underpinnings that lead to widespread delusions among the general population. more

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Charles Mackay was a prominent British poet born on March 27, 1814, and died on December 24, 1889. His poetry is known for its profound emotion and vivid imagery, which has had a lasting impact on subsequent poets. more

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