Thomas Jefferson, (1743-1826), US Founding Father, drafted the Declaration of Independence, 3rd US President Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Thomas Jefferson Quote “The trifling economy of paper, as a cheaper medium, or its convenience for transmission, weighs nothing in opposition to the advantages of the precious metals; that it is liable to be abused, has been, is, and forever will be abused, in every country in which it is permitted; that it is already at a term of abuse in these States, which has never been reached by any other nation.”Thomas Jefferson ~ Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), US Founding Father, drafted the Declaration of Independence, 3rd US President letter to his son-in-law John Wayles Eppes on June, 24, 1813 Economics , Money , Fiat Ratings and Comments SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Thomas Jefferson quote is found in these categories: Economics quotes Money quotes Fiat quotes About Thomas Jefferson Bio of Thomas Jefferson Quotations by Thomas Jefferson Books by/about Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson videos Thomas Jefferson on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Thomas Jefferson