I hate to be a failure. I hate and regret the failure of my marriages. I would gladly give all my millions for just one lasting marital success.

Books, like proverbs, receive their chief value from the stamp and esteem of the ages through which they have passed.

You must take risks, both with your own money or with borrowed money. Risk taking is essential to business growth.

In my opinion, an individual without any love of the arts cannot be considered completely civilized.

Each [of my wives] was jealous and resentful of my preoccupation with business. Yet none showed any visible aversion to sharing in the proceeds.

Once you have made it, you will understand that any business is limited in the challenges it offers. You will want and need other games to play, so you will look for other ventures to hold your interest.

In times of rapid change, experience could be your worst enemy.