This world is run with far too tight a rein for luck to interfere. Fortune sells her wares; she never read more

This world is run with far too tight a rein for luck to interfere. Fortune sells her wares; she never gives them. In some form or other, we pay for her favors; or we go empty away.

Honor sinks where commerce long prevails.

Honor sinks where commerce long prevails.

As a small businessperson, you have no greater leverage than the truth.

As a small businessperson, you have no greater leverage than the truth.

For me, hard work represents the supreme luxury of life.

For me, hard work represents the supreme luxury of life.

A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money.

A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money.

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.

If you're not a white male, consider sales seriously. Most employers, regardless of how sexist or racist they may be, read more

If you're not a white male, consider sales seriously. Most employers, regardless of how sexist or racist they may be, will pay for any sales they can get. And they care little for the color or gender of the person who brings that business to the firm. Most will be glad to get the business even if it comes from a green, bisexual Martian.

The very best financial presentation is one that's well thought out and anticipates any questions... answering them in advance.

The very best financial presentation is one that's well thought out and anticipates any questions... answering them in advance.

A market is the combined behavior of thousands of people responding to information, misinformation and whim.

A market is the combined behavior of thousands of people responding to information, misinformation and whim.