Every era has a currency that buys souls. In some the currency is pride, in others it is hope, in still others it is a holy cause. There are of course times when hard cash will buy souls, and the remarkable thing is that such times are marked by civility, tolerance, and the smooth working of everyday life.
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Entrepreneurship is the last refuge of the trouble making individual.
Business is more exciting than any game.
Business is more exciting than any game.
The creditor hath a better memory than the debtor.
The creditor hath a better memory than the debtor.
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Satiety is a mongrel that barks at the heels of plenty.
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We may not be able to offer long-term employment, but we should try to offer long-term employability.
You don't want to get the same kind of advice from everyone on your board.
You don't want to get the same kind of advice from everyone on your board.
