"It was Rousseau who was largely responsible for the problem by giving currency to the idea that freedom can exist without responsibility and discipline."

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A disordered currency is one of the greatest political evils. It undermines the virtues necessary for the support of the social system, and encourages propensities destructive to its happiness. It wars against industry, frugality, and economy, and it fosters the evil spirits of extravagance and speculation.

— Daniel Webster