I have known men who could see through the motivations of others with the skill of a clairvoyant; only to prove blind to their own mistakes. I have been one of those men.
BERNARD BARUCHLearn to take losses quickly and cleanly. There is something about inside information which seems to paralyze a man’s reasoning powers.
More Bernard Baruch Quotes
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Only liars manage to always be out during bad times and in during good times.
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Beware of him who promises something for nothing. Do not blame anybody for your mistakes and failures. Do not look for approval except the consciousness of doing your best.
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Beware of barbers, beauticians, waiters – or anyone – bringing gifts of ‘inside’ information or tips. Don’t try to be a jack of all investment. Stick to the field you know best.
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Become more humble as the market goes your way.
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There is something about inside information which seems to paralyze a man’s reasoning powers.
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The path that was entered upon only one hundred and fifty years ago … How young she is! It will be centuries before she will adopt that maturity of custom – the clothing of the grave – that some people believe she is already fitted for.
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I made my money by selling too soon.
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Now is always the hardest time to invest.
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Whatever you do, do it with all your heart and soul.
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Millions saw the apple fall but Newton was the one who asked why.
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Science has taught us how to put the atom to work. But to make it work for good instead of for evil lies in the domain dealing with the principles of human dignity. We are now facing a problem more of ethics than of physics.
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Creativity: Take the obvious, add a cupful of brains, a generous pinch of imagination, a bucketful of courage and daring, stir well and bring to a boil.
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You can talk about capitalism and communism and all that sort of thing, but the important thing is the struggle everybody is engaged in to get better living conditions, and they are not interested too much in government.
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Peace can be made tranquil and secure only by understanding and agreement fortified by sanctions.
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So efficient are the available instruments of slavery; fingerprints, lie detectors, brain washings, gas chambers; that we shiver at the thought of political change which might put these instruments in the hands of men of hate.
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