In a trader-dominated society, the scribe is usually kept out of the management of affairs, but it given a more read more

In a trader-dominated society, the scribe is usually kept out of the management of affairs, but it given a more or less free hand in the cultural field. By frustrating the scribe's craving for commanding action, the trader draws upon himself the scribe's wrath and scorn.

For me, hard work represents the supreme luxury of life.

For me, hard work represents the supreme luxury of life.

The real measure of your wealth is how much you'd be worth if you lost all your money.

The real measure of your wealth is how much you'd be worth if you lost all your money.

It's the economy, stupid.

It's the economy, stupid.

To kill a relative of whom you are tired is something. But to inherit his property afterwards, that is genuine read more

To kill a relative of whom you are tired is something. But to inherit his property afterwards, that is genuine pleasure.

Capital can do nothing without brains to direct it.

Capital can do nothing without brains to direct it.

If we devote our time disparaging the products of our business rivals, we hurt business generally, reduce confidence, and increase read more

If we devote our time disparaging the products of our business rivals, we hurt business generally, reduce confidence, and increase discontent.

I figure you have the same chance of winning the lottery whether you play or not.

I figure you have the same chance of winning the lottery whether you play or not.

It is your people who make the ultimate difference. You put the investment into training the people and then, when read more

It is your people who make the ultimate difference. You put the investment into training the people and then, when you get invited to the party with the big boys, that is a unique selling point.