The public is hoodwinked into the toleration of their extortions by fictitious arrays of figures, and by the increase of the “watering” of their capital stock whenever an eight per cent. dividend will not consume their unexpended balances.
This quote reflects Woodhull's criticism of financial manipulation and the exploitation of the public by corporations.
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