The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the value of nothing.
( Philip Fisher )
The most important quality for an investor is temperament, not intellect.
( Warren Buffett )
Speculation is dealing with the uncertain conditions of the unknown future. Every human action is a speculation in that it is embedded in the flux of time.
( Ludwig von Mises )
The aim is to make money, not to be right.
( Ludwig von Mises )
To be uncertain is to be uncomfortable, but to be certain is to be ridiculous.
( Proverb )
Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and go to Las Vegas.
( Paul Samuelson )
If you want a guarantee, buy a toaster.
( Clint Eastwood )