“Money, not morality, is the principle of commerce and commercial nations”
Thomas Jefferson
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated”
Mahatma Gandhi
“Money, not morality, is the principle commerce of civilized nations.”
“Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations...entangling alliances with none.”
“For me, commerce is of trivial import; love, faith, truth of character, the aspiration of man, these are sacred; nor can I detach one duty, like you, from all other duties, and concentrate my forces mechanically on the payment of moneys”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
“The Roots of Violence: Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Knowledge without character, Commerce without morality, Science without humanity, Worship without sacrifice, Politics without principles”
“I am for free commerce with all nations; political connection with none; and little or no diplomatic establishment”
George Washington
