Throughout history, poverty is the normal condition of man. Advances which permit this norm to be exceeded- here and there, read more

Throughout history, poverty is the normal condition of man. Advances which permit this norm to be exceeded- here and there, now and then- are the work of an extremely small minority, frequently despised, often condemned, and almost always opposed by all right-thinking people. Whenever this tiny minority is kept from creating, or (as sometimes happens) is driven out of a society, the people then slip back into abject poverty.This is known as "bad luck.".

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.

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.

Because bankers measure their self-worth in money, and pay themselves a lot of it, they think they're fine fellows and read more

Because bankers measure their self-worth in money, and pay themselves a lot of it, they think they're fine fellows and don't need to explain themselves.

I get so tired listening to one million dollars here, one million dollars there, it's so petty.

I get so tired listening to one million dollars here, one million dollars there, it's so petty.

Above all, we wish to avoid having a dissatisfied customer. We consider our customers a part of our organization, and read more

Above all, we wish to avoid having a dissatisfied customer. We consider our customers a part of our organization, and we want them to feel free to make any criticism they see fit in regard to our merchandise or service. Sell practical, tested merchandise at reasonable profit, treat your customers like human beings -- and they will always come back.

Anybody can cut prices, but it takes brains to produce a better article.

Anybody can cut prices, but it takes brains to produce a better article.

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.

Every company's greatest assets are its customers, because without customers there is no company.

Every company's greatest assets are its customers, because without customers there is no company.