If the rich and accomplished were swine, they would be envied less. As it is, they are envied for being rich, accomplished, and not swine.
May 182022
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You never find people endeavoring to convince you that you may live very happily upon a plentiful fortune.
–Johnson
Mar 102022
Prices tell you what’s going on, and profits tell you what to do about it.
Feb 252022
For every man who pursues the thing there are ten who pursue the appearance of the thing.
Feb 032022
If you want to do good, make money.
Jan 122022
Every great racket begins as a business, becomes a movement, and eventually degenerates into a cause.
Jan 052022
Some respect is due the man who sells himself dear.
Dec 212021
A large reputation, like an impetus in a vacuum, can, in the absence of a countervailing force, be coasted on forever.
Dec 202021
The ambitious man believes, with perfect sincerity, in whatever furthers his ambition.
Oct 212021
Every charitable foundation does more harm than good, if it lasts long enough, eventually falling into the hands of people who wish to run charitable foundations.
Oct 062021
Big business has long aspired to be big government’s executor, and it nears its end.