7 quotes by Mayer Amschel Rothschild (1744-1812), German (Banker & Financier)

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Mayer Amschel Rothschild

Give me the power to issue a nation’s money; then I do not care who makes the laws.

See {583710} for his grandchild’s variation.

Mayer Amschel Rothschild

The few who understand the system [of banking with capitalism] will either be so interested in its profits or be so dependent upon its favors that there will be no opposition from that class, while on the other hand, the great body of people, mentally incapable of comprehending the tremendous advantage that capital derives from the system, will bear its burdens without complaint, and perhaps without even suspecting that the system is inimical to their interests

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All the brothers shall stand together all shall be responsible for the action of each one.

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Mayer Amschel Rothschild

Born: February 23, 1744
Died: September 19, 1812
Nationality: German
Profession: Banker & Financier

Biography

Mayer Amschel Rothschild, was a German Jewish banker and the founder of the Rothschild banking dynasty. Referred to as a "founding father of international finance," Rothschild was ranked seventh on the Forbes magazine list of "The Twenty Most Influential Businessmen of All Time" in 2005.

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