Behind the black portent of the new atomic age lies a hope which, seized upon with faith, can work out salvation... Let us not deceive ourselves: we must elect world peace or world destruction.
Bernard BaruchWhatever men attempt, they seem driven to overdo. When hopes are soaring, I always repeat to myself that two and two still make four.
Bernard BaruchAmerica has never forgotten - and never will forget - the nobler things that brought her into being and that light her path - the path that was entered upon only one hundred and fifty years ago ... How young she is! It will be centuries before she will adopt that maturity of custom - the clothing of the grave - that some people believe she is already fitted for.
Bernard BaruchIncreased wages, higher pensions, more unemployment insurance, all are of no avail if the purchasing power of money falls faster.
Bernard BaruchLearn to take losses quickly and cleanly. There is something about inside information which seems to paralyze a man's reasoning powers. Beware of barbers, beauticians, waiters - or anyone - bringing gifts of 'inside' information or tips. Don't try to be a jack of all investment. Stick to the field you know best.
Bernard Baruch