“My favorite Wikipedia entry begins: “Ronald James Read was an American philanthropist, investor, janitor, and gas station attendant.”
― The Psychology of Money
― The Psychology of Money
“His skill is investing, but his secret is time.”
― The Psychology of Money
― The Psychology of Money
“Be careful who you praise and admire. Be careful who you look down upon and wish to avoid becoming.”
― The Psychology of Money
― The Psychology of Money
“Modern capitalism is a pro at two things: generating wealth and generating envy.”
― The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness
― The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness
“Physics isn’t controversial. It’s guided by laws. Finance is different. It’s guided by people’s behaviors.”
― The Psychology of Money
― The Psychology of Money
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