Quotation Collection

A character standard is far more important than even a gold standard. The success of all economic systems is still dependent upon both righteous leaders and righteous people. In the last analysis, our national future depends upon our national character - that is, whether it is spiritually or materially minded. Roger Babson

• character

If there is any single factor that makes for success in living, it is the ability to draw dividends from defeat. William Marston

• success
• defeat
• failure

There is plenty of room at the top, but not enough room to sit down. Zig Ziglar

• work
• rest

[T]here aren't always great things to do, and sometimes we maximize our contribution by being discerning and relatively inactive. Patient opportunism—waiting for bargains—is often your best strategy. Howard Marks

• investing

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