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"I am struck by the corruption, market manipulation, and self-dealing of 97 years ago sound so similar to today."
Very true, but also true for every year in between. Scoundrels abound in the financial markets. Every decade has its group of swindlers (and victims), and it's different every time, but also the same. Incidentally, P.T. Barnum's book, published in 1880, was called, "The Art of Money Getting: Golden Rules for Making Money." Another great read.
One quote: "WHATEVER YOU DO, DO IT WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT Work at it, if necessary, early and late, in season and out of season, not leaving a stone unturned, and never deferring for a single hour that which can be done just as well now. The old proverb is full of truth and meaning, 'Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well.' Many a man acquires a fortune by doing his business thoroughly, while his neighbor remains poor for life, because he only half does it. Ambition, energy, industry, perseverance, are indispensable requisites for success in business. Fortune always favors the brave, and never helps a man who does not help himself.”
Onward!
abromber
