I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies.

—Thomas Jefferson

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About Thomas Jefferson

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Thomas Jefferson (April 13 [O.S. April 2], 1743 – July 4, 1826) was a Founding Father and the third president of the United States, serving from 1801 to 1809. A prolific writer and philosopher, Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. His political philosophy formed the basis...

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I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.

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—Thomas Jefferson

Never trouble another for what you can do for yourself.

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I cannot live without books.

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I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs.

A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining, but wants it back the minute it begins to rain.

—Paula Poundstone

Drive-in banks were established so most of the cars today could see their real owners.

A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don't need it.

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