Government is not a substitute for people, but simply the instrument through which they act. And if the individual fails to do his duty as a citizen, government becomes a very deadly instrument indeed.
BERNARD BARUCHThe stock market is people.
More Bernard Baruch Quotes
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Don’t pity yourself, be quick to praise, be loyal to your friends, avoid prejudices, be independent, interest yourself in politics, and read the newspapers.
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We can’t cross that bridge until we come to it, but I always like to lay down a pontoon ahead of time.
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A man can’t retire his experience.
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Two things are bad for the heart – running up stairs and running down people.
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Although the shooting war is over, we are in the midst of a cold war which is getting warmer.
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Peace is never long preserved by weight of metal or by an armament race.
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“The king may die, or I may die, or the horse may die. Furthermore, in a year, who knows? Maybe the horse will learn to fly.” My philosophy is like that man’s. I take the long-range view.
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No man can humiliate me or disturb me. I won’t let him.
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Nobody ever lost money taking a profit
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If a speculator is correct half of the time, he is hitting a good average.
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To me – old age is always ten years older than I am.
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Never follow the crowd.
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Recipe for success: Be polite, prepare yourself for whatever you are asked to do, keep yourself tidy, be cheerful, don’t be envious, be honest with yourself so you will be honest with others, be helpful, interest yourself in your job.
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Only as you do know yourself can your brain serve you as a sharp and efficient tool. Know your own failings, passions, and prejudices so you can separate them from what you see.
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Only liars manage to always be out during bad times and in during good times.
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