The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.

—Bertrand Russell

Investors are the big gamblers. They make a bet, stay with it, and if it goes the wrong way, they lose it all.

—Jesse Livermore

Only after disaster can we be resurrected.

—Tyler Durden

Argue for your limitations and they’re yours.

—Richard Bach

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