Carter Glass

“I am for the Federal Reserve System, and I am not for its prostitution.”

“The prime purpose of the bank is to make money for its stockholders.”

“A man has to live with himself, and he should see to it that he always has good company.”

“They say I am a reactionary. Well, I am a reactionary. I am reacting against the thought that we can get something for nothing.”

“One of the greatest and simplest tools for learning more and growing is doing more.”

“We are advised that other nations are not prosperous because they are in debt to us. In other words, they owe us too much to be able to trade with us.”

“The people of this country will not be bluffed by a mere parade of power.”