Voltaire: Intrinsic Value of Money

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Voltaire Money Quote on the value of paper currency – which the French philosopher believed was worthless – back in the 1700’s. Paper money began in China in 960 AD and is still with us today, worthless or not.

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

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