- The rich man does not know who is his friend.
- A man gets no thanks for what he loses that play.
- They who live in a worry invite death in a hurry.
- Soft words and hard arguments catch the investor.
- Put your eggs in one basket and watch the basket.
- Every time the sheep bleats it loses a mouthful.
- The rich are meanest when they buy small things.
- The rich man is apt to be more generous than just.
- He swears who is accustomed to his own false words.
- Money easily made, easily goes; easy come, easy go.
- If you do not hear reason, she will wrap your knuckles.
- He who prates of his wisdom doth but conceal an ass.
- Provide for the worst; the best will take care of itself.
- It is an old maxim that accidents usually help the Bears.
- Lend money without bond and you but make an enemy.
- The advice of successful men only is worth application.
- A man with long hair is generally rash and impetuous.
- A man must make his opportunity as often as he finds it.
- Things in motion sooner catch the eye than what not stirs.
- He who sells what isn’t his, must buy it back or go to prison.
- Sell and borrow only those stocks which have a wide market.
- Some had rather guess that much then take pains to learn a little.
- Men of wit and facts never need be driven to indirect courses.
- To estimate a man’s wealth, divide the gossip estimates by four.
- To grasp an opportunity with a firm decision marks an able man.
- After advancing markets, and prices waiver, lower prices will come.
- When prices are high, or there is a declining tendency, sell on rallies.
- Much money made before 20 is apt to be lost in the reign of plenty.
- He is rich enough to as no debts, and young enough who has health.
- “Early information” and a big bank account will be the ruin of any man.
- Moderate riches will carry you; if you have more, you must carry them.
- The success of a manipulated market depends largely on sustained activity.
- It is idle to wait for your ship to come in unless you have sent one out.
- When prices close week without support, a rally would be in order next morning.
- He who takes no care of little things will not have the care of great ones.
- When prices are low, or there is an advancing tendency, buy fair concessions.
- A lordly taste makes a beggar’s purse; a champagne appetite but a purse for beer.
Source: Nelson, Samuel A. The ABC of Stock Speculation. S.A. Nelson. 1902