There are some things which cannot be learned, though they can be studied. Among them are the laws of art—and the lawlessness of it, as well.
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.