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 BARUCHKnowing yourself and knowing the facts, you can judge whether you can change the situation so it is more to your liking. If you cannot–or if you do not know how to improve on things–then discipline yourself to the adjustments that will be necessary.
More Bernard Baruch Quotes
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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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None of us can be free of conflict and woe. Even the greatest men have had to accept disappointments as their daily bread. … The art of living lies less in eliminating our troubles than in growing with them.
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We are here today to make a choice between the quick and the dead.
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A man can’t retire his experience.
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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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We grow neither better or worse as we get old, but more like ourselves.
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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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Never pay the slightest attention to what a company president ever says about his stock.
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If a speculator is correct half of the time, he is hitting a good average.
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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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All economic movements, by their very nature, are motivated by crowd psychology.
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Financial storm definitely passed.
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Whatever task you undertake, do it with all your heart and soul. Always be courteous, never be discouraged.
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Two things are bad for the heart – running up stairs and running down people.
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Chance sometimes opens the door, but luck belongs to the good players.
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