So many arguments won, and still no spoils.
Dec 192016
Getting
You never find people endeavoring to convince you that you may live very happily upon a plentiful fortune.
–Johnson
Dec 012016
We are rich, and adapted to be poor, and thus miserable.
Nov 212016
We can forgive capitalism, democracy, and technology for giving us what we want, but not for showing us what we want.
Nov 032016
Money makes all things possible, such as not caring about money.
Oct 282016
It is difficult, when you are poor and obscure, to persuade anyone of your indifference to wealth and fame.
Oct 202016
The lottery ticket is cheap, it’s the hope that’s expensive.
Sep 152016
The shrewdest strivers all profess a deep and abiding respect for intellect, provided it keeps its distance.
Sep 072016
With his philanthropy the tycoon assuages his guilt for the good he has done with his business.
May 162016
The Four Irrational Beliefs of Highly Effective People
1. Optimism
2. Control
3. Forecasting ability
4. All-around superiority
Apr 192016
The usual fantasy life is only a deluxe version of the actual one.