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Quote:  “Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value — zero.” – Voltaire

Submitted by bsfootprint on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 20:15
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Voltaire lays down the law.

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Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value — zero.

Who Said It?: 
Voltaire
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