Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind.

It is not hard to compose, but it is wonderfully hard to let the superfluous notes fall under the table.

If there is anyone here whom I have not insulted, I beg his pardon.

The investor's chief problem — and even his worst enemy — is likely to be himself.

-- Benjamin Graham

Know what you own, and know why you own it.

-- Peter Lynch

The market does not beat them. They beat themselves, because though they have brains they cannot sit tight.

-- Jesse Lauriston Livermore

The desire for constant action irrespective of underlying conditions is responsible for many losses in Wall Street.

-- Jesse Lauriston Livermore

To paint a beautiful woman I would need to see many, but since beautiful women are scarce, I make use of a certain idea that comes to my mind.

-- Raphael

For truly art lies hidden in nature; whoever can draw it out possesses it.

-- Albrecht Dürer