Control of a company does not carry with it the ability to control the price of its stock.

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I am - and have always been - a Methodist.

I am - and have always been - a Methodist.

I am neither a homosexual nor a eunuch, nor have I ever taken any vows...

I am neither a homosexual nor a eunuch, nor have I ever taken any vows...

How does one measure the success of a museum?

How does one measure the success of a museum?

I can afford to say what I wish.

I can afford to say what I wish.

The rich are not born sceptical or cynical. They are made that way by events,...

The rich are not born sceptical or cynical. They are made that way by events,...

I have absolutely no intention of marrying Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

I have absolutely no intention of marrying Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

Before marriage, many couples are very much like people rushing to catch an airplane; once...

Before marriage, many couples are very much like people rushing to catch an airplane; once...

I vehemently deny that I was born a cynic and a pessimist.

I vehemently deny that I was born a cynic and a pessimist.

In Japan, I was immensely impressed by the politeness, industrious nature and conscientiousness of the...

In Japan, I was immensely impressed by the politeness, industrious nature and conscientiousness of the...

There are at least 50 cities in the world that would have liked to obtain...

There are at least 50 cities in the world that would have liked to obtain...

Governments, of course, can - and do - soak the rich.

Governments, of course, can - and do - soak the rich.

The overwhelming majority of my rated wealth consists of investments in companies that produce goods...

The overwhelming majority of my rated wealth consists of investments in companies that produce goods...

My love of fine art increased - the more of it I saw, the more...

My love of fine art increased - the more of it I saw, the more...

I have never been given to envy - save for the envy I feel toward...

I have never been given to envy - save for the envy I feel toward...

My yachts were, I suppose, outstanding status symbols.

My yachts were, I suppose, outstanding status symbols.

Whether we like it or not, men and women are not the same in nature,...

Whether we like it or not, men and women are not the same in nature,...

You cannot bring about prosperity without discouraging thrift.

You cannot bring about prosperity without discouraging thrift.

My formula for success is rise early, work late, and strike oil.

My formula for success is rise early, work late, and strike oil.

A hatred of failure has always been part of my nature.

A hatred of failure has always been part of my nature.

My wealth is not a subject I relish discussing.

My wealth is not a subject I relish discussing.