In brief, egoism in its modern interpretation, is the antithesis, not of altruism, but of idealism.

Large sums were paid for the use of money, because the available amount of gold and silver was far less than was needed to carry on the commercial transactions of the times.

You are forever alone.

But the egoist has no ideals, for the knowledge that his ideals are only his ideals, frees him from their domination. He acts for his own interest, not for the interest of ideals.

Paper currency has hitherto been regarded with suspicion, as insecure.

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

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