...we see that there are two different kinds of...societies: (a) parasitic societies and (b) producing societies. The former are those read more

...we see that there are two different kinds of...societies: (a) parasitic societies and (b) producing societies. The former are those which live from hunting, fishing, or merely gleaning. By their economic activities they do not increase, but rather decrease, the amount of wealth in the world. The second kind of societies, producing societies, live by agricultural and pastoral activities. By these activities they seek to increase the amount of wealth in the world.

A man's indebtedness is not virtue; his repayment is. Virtue begins when he dedicates himself actively to the job of read more

A man's indebtedness is not virtue; his repayment is. Virtue begins when he dedicates himself actively to the job of gratitude.

The herd instinct among forecasters makes sheep look like independent thinkers.

The herd instinct among forecasters makes sheep look like independent thinkers.

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.

There is no expedient to which a man will not resort to avoid the real labor of thinking.

There is no expedient to which a man will not resort to avoid the real labor of thinking.

Goodwill is the one and only asset that competition cannot undersell or destroy.

Goodwill is the one and only asset that competition cannot undersell or destroy.

Get me inside any boardroom and I'll get any decision I want.

Get me inside any boardroom and I'll get any decision I want.

The difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion is the thickness of a prison wall.

The difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion is the thickness of a prison wall.

Honor sinks where commerce long prevails.

Honor sinks where commerce long prevails.