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Throughout history, poverty is the normal condition of man. Advances which permit this norm to be exceeded- here and there, read more
Throughout history, poverty is the normal condition of man. Advances which permit this norm to be exceeded- here and there, now and then- are the work of an extremely small minority, frequently despised, often condemned, and almost always opposed by all right-thinking people. Whenever this tiny minority is kept from creating, or (as sometimes happens) is driven out of a society, the people then slip back into abject poverty.This is known as "bad luck.".
Having more money does not insure happiness. People with ten million dollars are no happier than people with nine million read more
Having more money does not insure happiness. People with ten million dollars are no happier than people with nine million dollars.
We may not be able to offer long-term employment, but we should try to offer long-term employability.
We may not be able to offer long-term employment, but we should try to offer long-term employability.
Money is the sinews of love, as of war.
Money is the sinews of love, as of war.
A computer will not make a good manager out of a bad manager. It makes a good manager better faster read more
A computer will not make a good manager out of a bad manager. It makes a good manager better faster and a bad manager worse faster.
The buck stops with the guy who signs the checks.
The buck stops with the guy who signs the checks.
Money is the most egalitarian force in society. It confers power on whoever holds it.
Money is the most egalitarian force in society. It confers power on whoever holds it.
Business is a means- the only means- to increase the quantity of goods available for preserving life and rendering it read more
Business is a means- the only means- to increase the quantity of goods available for preserving life and rendering it more agreeable.
An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted yesterday didn't happen today.
An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted yesterday didn't happen today.
