There is no word more generally misinterpreted than the word egoism, in its modern sense.

It is often said by reformers that government should be conducted upon business principles.

There is no other who experiences your thoughts or your feelings.

Accordingly, when the supply of gold runs short, the security behind the notes is diminished, the loaning of notes is restricted or suspended, and the panic follows.

At present, financial crises occur, chiefly because the paper currency is redeemable in gold only.

The business of a bank is to lend money; which amounts, nowadays, to lending credit.

The egoist is fooled by no ideals: he discards them or uses them, as may suit his own interest.