We never repent of having eaten too little.

Total loyalty is possible only when fidelity is emptied of all concrete content, from which changes of mind might naturally arise.

It is not by augmenting the capital of the country, but by rendering a greater part of that capital active and productive than would otherwise be so, that the most judicious operations of banking can increase the industry of the country.

A negative judgment gives you more satisfaction than praise, provided it smacks of jealousy.

Failure is unimportant. It takes courage to make a fool of yourself.