All the perplexities, confusion and distresses in America arise not…

All the perplexities, confusion and distresses in America arise not from defects in the constitution or confederation, nor from want of honor or virtue, as much from downright ignorance of the nature of coin, credit, and circulation.

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John Adams, letter to Thomas Jefferson

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