On the record
We are aware that it is a subject but little understood, and that the prejudice of the people is in favor of the money god, gold.
Said by
Victoria C. Woodhull
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Editor's note · Context
Woodhull critiques societal prejudice towards gold as a monetary standard, advocating for a broader understanding of value.
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