In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.

In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.

My own business always bores me to death; I prefer other people's

My own business always bores me to death; I prefer other people's

The most important quality in a leader is that of being acknowledged as such. All leaders whose fitness is questioned read more

The most important quality in a leader is that of being acknowledged as such. All leaders whose fitness is questioned are clearly lacking in force.

Show me the business man or institution not guided by sentiment and service, by the idea that "he profits most read more

Show me the business man or institution not guided by sentiment and service, by the idea that "he profits most who serves best," and I will show you a man or an outfit that is dead or dying. -B. F. Harris.

Whales only get harpooned when they come to the surface, and turtles can only move forward when they stick their read more

Whales only get harpooned when they come to the surface, and turtles can only move forward when they stick their neck out, but investors face risk no matter what they do.

A business with an income at its heels.

A business with an income at its heels.

I don't pay good wages because I have a lot of money; I have a lot of money because I read more

I don't pay good wages because I have a lot of money; I have a lot of money because I pay good wages.

In matters of commerce the fault of the Dutch
Is offering too little and asking too much.
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In matters of commerce the fault of the Dutch
Is offering too little and asking too much.
The French are with equal advantage content--
So we clap on Dutch bottoms just 20 per cent.

If you have to ask, you can't afford it!

If you have to ask, you can't afford it!