Prophesy is a good line of business, but it is full of risks.

Prophesy is a good line of business, but it is full of risks.

Merchants have no country. The mere spot they stand on does not constitute so strong an attachment as that from read more

Merchants have no country. The mere spot they stand on does not constitute so strong an attachment as that from which they draw their gains.

To command is to serve, nothing more and nothing less.

To command is to serve, nothing more and nothing less.

Every young man would do well to remember that all successful business stands on the foundation of morality.

Every young man would do well to remember that all successful business stands on the foundation of morality.

In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.

In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.

They [corporations] feel neither shame, remorse, gratitude, nor
goodwill.

They [corporations] feel neither shame, remorse, gratitude, nor
goodwill.

Informed decision-making comes from a long tradition of guessing and then blaming others for inadequate results.

Informed decision-making comes from a long tradition of guessing and then blaming others for inadequate results.

Swear, food, or starve; for the dilemma's even;
A tradesman thou! and hope to go to heaven?

Swear, food, or starve; for the dilemma's even;
A tradesman thou! and hope to go to heaven?

The herd instinct among forecasters makes sheep look like independent thinkers.

The herd instinct among forecasters makes sheep look like independent thinkers.