The meek shall inherit the Earth, but not its mineral rights.

People who don't respect money don't have any.

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

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

If you can count your money, you don't have a billion dollars.

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.

Without the element of uncertainty, the bringing off of even, the greatest business triumph would be dull, routine, and eminently unsatisfying.