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Victoria C. Woodhull: “Speculation is that spirit which constantly saps the vitality of wealth, and, therefore, society has no greater nor more…”

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Speculation is that spirit which constantly saps the vitality of wealth, and, therefore, society has no greater nor more debasing enemy than speculation.
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Victoria C. Woodhull

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Woodhull identifies speculation as a significant threat to societal wealth and vitality.

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