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Capitalists are motivated not chiefly by the desire to consume wealth or indulge their appetites, but by the freedom and read more
Capitalists are motivated not chiefly by the desire to consume wealth or indulge their appetites, but by the freedom and power to consummate their entrepreneurial ideas.
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.
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, read more
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never. In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common. This is to be my symphony.
The highest use of capital is not to make more money, but to make money do more for the betterment read more
The highest use of capital is not to make more money, but to make money do more for the betterment of life.
The problem with the person who thinks he's a long-term investor and impervious to short-term gyrations is that the emotion read more
The problem with the person who thinks he's a long-term investor and impervious to short-term gyrations is that the emotion of fear and pain will eventually make him sell badly.
Money talks...but all mine ever says is good-bye.
Money talks...but all mine ever says is good-bye.
Avarice is the vice of declining years.
Avarice is the vice of declining years.
More business is lost every year through neglect than through any other cause.
More business is lost every year through neglect than through any other cause.
Those fighting for free enterprise and free competition do not defend the interests of those rich today. They want a read more
Those fighting for free enterprise and free competition do not defend the interests of those rich today. They want a free hand left to unknown men who will be the entrepreneurs of tomorrow...
