The trick is, when there is nothing to do, do nothing.

One of the ironies of the stock market is the emphasis on activity. Brokers, using terms such as 'marketability' and 'liquidity,' sing the praises of companies with high share turnover... but investors should understand that what is good for the croupier is not good for the customer. A hyperactive stock market is the pick pocket of enterprise.

I know the country works extremely well. You know, but when it isn't clogged up.

The trick is, when there is nothing to do, do nothing.

I think it's been, you know, kind of like a tragic play to this point. But at this point, I think it's clear, and will be clear to the majority of the Congress. I think it's clear to the American people that there is only one countervailing force to a world where financial institutions are trying to sell instruments every day and where credit has dried up, and that's the United States Treasury.

Success is having people love you that you want to have love you.

Life is like a snowball. The important thing is finding wet snow and a really long hill.