A speculator is a man who, if he dies at the right time, has a rich widow.

Strange is the influence of Marx on character.

A mother! What are we worth really? They all grow up whether you look after them or not.

It is most oppressive to be an aunt.

No rich man is a patriot, no rich man is a friend. They have all only got one fatherland the Ritz-Carlton; and one friend the mistress they're promising to divorce their wives for.

You want to be free and break new ground, speak your mind, fear no man, have the neighbours acknowledge that you're a good man; and at the same time you want to be a success, make money, join the country club, get the votes and kick the other man in the teeth and off the ladder.

People who don't like scandals shouldn't be in finance.