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The market is a place set apart where men may deceive each other.
The market is a place set apart where men may deceive each other.
Money is the fruit of evil, as often as the root of it.
Money is the fruit of evil, as often as the root of it.
The morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men read more
The morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men don't compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised. I shall argue that strong men, conversely, know when to compromise and that all principles can be compromised to serve a greater principle.
Save a little money each month and at the end of the year you'll be surprised at how little you read more
Save a little money each month and at the end of the year you'll be surprised at how little you have.
Capitalism needs to function like a game of tug-of-war. Two opposing sides need to continually struggle for dominance, but at read more
Capitalism needs to function like a game of tug-of-war. Two opposing sides need to continually struggle for dominance, but at no time can either side be permitted to walk away with the rope.
If you hire only those people you understand, the company will never get people better than you are. Always remember read more
If you hire only those people you understand, the company will never get people better than you are. Always remember that you often find outstanding people among those you don't particularly like.
Ask five economists and you'll get five different answers (six if one went to Harvard).
Ask five economists and you'll get five different answers (six if one went to Harvard).
An economist's guess is liable to be as good as anybody else's.
An economist's guess is liable to be as good as anybody else's.
The five steps in teaching an employee new skills are preparation, explanation, showing, observation and supervision.
The five steps in teaching an employee new skills are preparation, explanation, showing, observation and supervision.
