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Augustinian Wisdom
“The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works.” –Saint Augustine Given the QE confessional we got today from Andrew Huszar, I thought perhaps a little Augustinian wisdom would be appropriate for this week’s quote. May the good works begin. Wisdom about money, investing and life can be found anywhere. If you […]
Ben (Not Bernanke) on What We Do
“It’s not what we do, it’s what we do with what we feel.” –Ben Harper, “Don’t Give Up On Me Now” The innovative singer/songwriter Ben Harper is known for his diverse musical explorations into various genres. He’s also a brilliant lyricist, and here he shows us why with a line reminding us all that what […]
On Inefficiency
“The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency. The second is that automation applied to an inefficient operation will magnify the inefficiency.” –Bill Gates The Microsoft founder knows a little something about technology and efficiency. So, given all of the problems […]
Hayek’s Humble Wisdom
“The curious task of economics is to demonstrate to men how little they really know about what they imagine they can design.” –Friedrich August von Hayek The humble wisdom of economist Friedrich Hayek is on display here in this quote, as is his brilliance. You see, only proper-thinking economists know that markets and the economy […]
A Thought on Compromise
“The swift wind of compromise is a lot more devastating than the sudden jolt of misfortune.” –Charles R. Swindoll While most people probably are happy that there appears to be a compromise deal finally ironed out that will raise the debt ceiling and end the government shutdown, keep in mind that compromise isn’t always a […]
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Stockman Speaks the Truth
“We now have the spectacle of the state’s central banking branch blindly adhering to a policy that has but one principal effect: namely, the massive and continuous transfer of income and wealth from the middle and lower ranks of American society to the 1 percent.” –David Stockman David Stockman is a former politician and businessman, […]
Waylon Wisdom
“I didn’t aim at anything except good music.” –Waylon Jennings He is perhaps the best country singer ever, and one reason why is because he always put the quality of his music first. Waylon’s success is an example of what can happen when you aim at doing something well. In fact, in any pursuit in […]
Kennedy’s Inspirational Reminder
“We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are […]
Jeffersonian Thoughts on Honesty
“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” –Thomas Jefferson If you want to live life without guilt, then be honest. I know sometimes it’s hard to be honest, but doing so will ensure your integrity and reputation with others — and that is a value that is priceless in all of your […]
Madison on Tyranny and Oppression
“If tyranny and oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.” –James Madison I think it’s important, especially today, to remember Madison’s warning. Whatever battles we fight around the globe, we cannot let those battles destroy our freedom. Wisdom about money, investing and life can be found […]
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