Grant Holcombe

“MEN OF ACTION ARE FAVORED BY THE GODDESS OF GOOD LUCK     The Five Laws of Gold     "A bag heavy with gold or a clay tablet carved with words of wisdom; if thou hadst thy choice, which wouldst thou choose?"     By the flickering light from the fire of desert shrubs, the sun-tanned faces of the listeners gleamed with interest.     "The gold, the gold," chorused the twenty-seven.”
― George S. Clason, The Richest Man in Babylon

“when you do understand the environment and can make an outstanding contribution, there’s considerable wisdom in practicing humility. If you really are a plus one, people will notice—and they’re even more likely to give you credit for it if you’re not trying to rub their noses in your greatness.”
― Chris Hadfield, An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth

“had declared himself an egg merchant. "If thou select one of thy baskets and put into it each morning ten eggs and take out from it each evening nine eggs, what will eventually happen?"     "It will become in time overflowing."     "Why?"     "Because each day I put in one more egg than I take out."     Arkad turned to the class with a smile. "Does any man here have a lean purse?"     First they looked amused. Then they laughed.”
― George S. Clason, The Richest Man in Babylon

“Money, without brains, always is dangerous. Properly used, it is the most important essential of civilization. The simple breakfast here described could not have been delivered to the New York family at a dime each, or at any other price, if organized capital had not provided the machinery, the ships, the railroads, and the huge armies of trained men to operate them. Some”
― Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich