The petty economics of the rich are just as amazing as the silly extravagances of the poor

Quote by William Feather

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If we do not discipline ourselves the world will do it for us.

If we do not discipline ourselves the world will do it for us.

The reward of energy, enterprise and thrift is taxes.

The reward of energy, enterprise and thrift is taxes.

The rule for every worthwhile man is that no serious job ever shall receive less...

The rule for every worthwhile man is that no serious job ever shall receive less...

A man must not deny his manifest abilities, for that is to evade his obligations.

A man must not deny his manifest abilities, for that is to evade his obligations.

One of the funny things about the stock market is that every time one person...

One of the funny things about the stock market is that every time one person...

Plenty of people miss their share of happiness, not because they never found it, but...

Plenty of people miss their share of happiness, not because they never found it, but...

That they may have a little peace, even the best dogs are compelled to snarl...

That they may have a little peace, even the best dogs are compelled to snarl...

Happiness held is the seed; happiness shared is the flower

Happiness held is the seed; happiness shared is the flower

An idea isn't worth much until a man is found who has the energy and...

An idea isn't worth much until a man is found who has the energy and...

If people really liked to work, we'd still be plowing the land with sticks and...

If people really liked to work, we'd still be plowing the land with sticks and...

Not a tenth of us who are in business are doing as well as we...

Not a tenth of us who are in business are doing as well as we...

No man is a failure who is enjoying life.

No man is a failure who is enjoying life.

He isn't a real boss until he has trained subordinates to shoulder most of his...

He isn't a real boss until he has trained subordinates to shoulder most of his...

When ordering lunch, the big executives are just as indecisive as the rest of us.

When ordering lunch, the big executives are just as indecisive as the rest of us.

Setting a good example for your children takes all the fun out of middle age.

Setting a good example for your children takes all the fun out of middle age.

The prizes go to those who meet emergencies successfully. And the way to meet emergencies...

The prizes go to those who meet emergencies successfully. And the way to meet emergencies...

Women lie about their age; men lie about their income.

Women lie about their age; men lie about their income.

Any man who makes a speech more than six times a year is bound to...

Any man who makes a speech more than six times a year is bound to...

Evil report carries further than any applause

Evil report carries further than any applause

A man desires praise that he may be reassured, that he may be quit of...

A man desires praise that he may be reassured, that he may be quit of...

When you make as many speeches and you talk as much as I do and...

When you make as many speeches and you talk as much as I do and...