"In the absence of the Gold Standard, there is no way to protect savings from confiscation through inflation. There is no store of value".

"Commodities such as gold and silver have a world market that transcends national borders, politics, religions, and race."

"Those entrapped by the heard instinct are drowned in the deluges of history. But there are always the few who observe, reason, and take precautions, and thus escape the flood. For those few, gold has been the asset of last resort."