Who said “Banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies.”?

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Thomas Jefferson. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceLetter to John Taylor (28 May 1816) ME 15:23

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APA

Jefferson, T. (n.d.). Banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/2398-banking-establishments-are-more-dangerous-than-standing/

MLA

Jefferson, Thomas. “Banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/2398-banking-establishments-are-more-dangerous-than-standing/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Jefferson, Thomas. “Banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/2398-banking-establishments-are-more-dangerous-than-standing/.