Nicholas Biddle Quotes

United States, Banker
January 8, 1786 – February, 27, 1844.

Nicholas Biddle was an American financier who served as the third and last president of the Second Bank of the United States (chartered 1816–1836). He also served in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. He is best known for his role in the Bank War.

Also known as Financier

There are but two truths in the world - the Bible and Greek architecture.

Nicholas Biddle
Nothing but widespread suffering will produce any effect on Congress... Our only safety is in pursuing a steady course of firm restriction - and I have no doubt that such a course will ultimately lead to restoration of the currency and the re-charter of the bank.

Nicholas Biddle
- Safety
- Bank
- Restriction