John Sherman, (1823-1900) US Congressman, Senator (R-OH), Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of State Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-1] of 1 John Sherman quotesJohn Sherman QuotesJohn Sherman The few who could understand the system will either be so interested in its profits, or so dependent on its favours, that there will be no opposition from that class, while on the other hand, the great body of the 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.~ John Sherman Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print