The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools.

Herbert Spencer

State Tamperings with Money and Banks

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Topic

Foolishness

Author

Herbert Spencer

Source

State Tamperings with Money and Banks

Language

English

Time

1858 1850s 19th century

Occupation

Philosopher Scientist

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Original Citation

Spencer, Herbert. "State Tamperings with Money and Banks." The Westminster Review, Jan. 1858.

Current Citation

Spencer, Herbert. "State Tamperings with Money and Banks." Essays, Scientific, Political, and Speculative. Vol. 3, Cornell University Library, 2009.

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Author

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Source
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Medium
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Language
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Time
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Authentication Score 3
Citation

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