Rutherford Hayes actually said...

Its unquestionable maintenance is the dictate as well of the highest expediency as of the most necessary duty.

A currency worth less than it purports to be worth will in the end defraud not only creditors, but all who are engaged in legitimate busines...

I can not approve a bill which in my judgment authorizes the violation of sacred obligations.

The obligation of the public faith transcends all questions of profit or public advantage.