If all the gold in the world were melted down into a solid cube it would be about the size read more

If all the gold in the world were melted down into a solid cube it would be about the size of an eight room house. If a man got possession of all that gold -- billions of dollars worth -- he could not buy a friend, character, peace of mind, clear conscience or a sense of eternity.

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 do it right 51 percent of the time you will end up a hero.

If you do it right 51 percent of the time you will end up a hero.

I wake up every morning and thank God I’m not a chartered accountant any longer, but involved with property.

I wake up every morning and thank God I’m not a chartered accountant any longer, but involved with property.

Managing directors are not paid to be busy, they are paid to think.

Managing directors are not paid to be busy, they are paid to think.

He that is rich is wise.

He that is rich is wise.

In all recorded history there has not been one economist who has had to worry about where the next meal read more

In all recorded history there has not been one economist who has had to worry about where the next meal would come from.

Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons.

Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons.

There's no reason to be the richest man in the cemetery. You can't do any business from there.

There's no reason to be the richest man in the cemetery. You can't do any business from there.