We've entered an era when very good, competent people aren't getting jobs. One remedy is to stand out, to self-promote. read more

We've entered an era when very good, competent people aren't getting jobs. One remedy is to stand out, to self-promote. If you do, you're going to get the nod over some co-worker.

It takes all the fun out of a bracelet if you have to buy it yourself.

It takes all the fun out of a bracelet if you have to buy it yourself.

Nothing is so well calculated to produce a death-like torpor in the country as an extended system of taxation and read more

Nothing is so well calculated to produce a death-like torpor in the country as an extended system of taxation and a great national debt.

Location, location, location.

Location, location, location.

To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, read more

To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never. In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common. This is to be my symphony.

Avarice is the vice of declining years.

Avarice is the vice of declining years.

In suggesting gifts: Money is appropriate, and one size fits all.

In suggesting gifts: Money is appropriate, and one size fits all.

Honor sinks where commerce long prevails.

Honor sinks where commerce long prevails.

Don't try to buy at the bottom and sell at the top. It can't be done except by liars.

Don't try to buy at the bottom and sell at the top. It can't be done except by liars.