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Mischief springs from the power which the moneyed interest derives from a paper currency which they are able to control,
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"Mischief springs from the power which the moneyed interest derives from a paper currency which they are able to control, from the multitude of corporations with exclusive privileges... which are employed altogether for their benefit"

- Andrew Jackson

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This quote by Andrew Jackson is describing the power and influence of the rich and powerful. He is recommending that the well-off interest, or those with a great deal of cash, are able to manage the paper currency and utilize it to their benefit. He also points out the wide range of corporations with exclusive advantages, which are used to benefit the rich. This quote indicates that the wealthy have the ability to use their money and impact to control the system and gain much more power and wealth. This quote is a cautioning about the capacity for the wealthy to use their power and impact to develop mischief and inequality. It is a pointer that the rich ought to not be enabled to use their power and impact to control the system and create an unfair advantage for themselves.

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Andrew Jackson This quote is written / told by Andrew Jackson between March 15, 1767 and June 8, 1845. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 47 other quotes.

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