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Investment Proverbs – Emotion Idioms and Phrases

July 29th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Investment Proverbs

The herd instinct is the strongest emotion especially dangerous in investing.
 
When making investment decisions your emotions are often a reverse indicator of what you ought to be doing.
 
When everyone rushes to one side of the boat, head to the other side to avoid getting soaked.
 
Be sure to put your feet in the right place, and [...]

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Investment Proverbs – Best Sayings

May 23rd, 2010 · 1 Comment · Investment Proverbs

Debt is dumb, Cash is King.
Dave Ramsey
 
That some should be rich shows that others may become rich, and hence is just encouragement to industry and enterprise.
Abraham Lincoln
 
In prosperity prepare for a change; in adversity hope for one.
James Burgh
 
The borrower is servant to the lender.
The Bible
 
I have learnt to seek my happiness in limiting my desires, [...]

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Being Thankful Helps Us Live Better Lives

November 25th, 2009 · No Comments · General Advice

When Abraham Lincoln declared the final Thursday in November as a national day of thanksgiving, it was designed as a day to reflect and thank God for the many blessings we have received.
 
Why Be Grateful? We should do our best to be grateful not only in the big things, but also to be grateful for [...]

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Ten “You Cannots” by Abraham Lincoln

November 10th, 2009 · No Comments · General Advice

There is some dispute as to whether all the quotes were actually said by President Lincoln; but regardless, they are valuable lessons for today.
 
1.     You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than your income.
2.     You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
3.     You cannot establish security on borrowed money.
4.     You cannot [...]

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Investment Proverbs – Learn, Save, and Help Others

October 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Investment Proverbs

Gullible people are gifted with stupidity; but the prudent shall look for knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
 
Before you speak, listen.
Before you write, think.
Before you spend, earn.
Before you invest, investigate.
Before you criticize, wait.
Before you pray, forgive.
Before you quit, try.
Before you retire, save.
Before you die, give.
William A. Ward
 
Practicing the Golden Rule is not a sacrifice; it is an investment.
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