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In reply to the discussion: Anyone have a favorite quote/favorite quotes? [View all]DBoon
(22,450 posts)34. Two from John Maynard Keynes:
"In the long run we are all dead."
and
"Markets can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent."
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If you try, you might fail. If you don't try, you have failed. Might as well try.
keithbvadu2
Nov 2023
#11
"We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice."
brush
Nov 2023
#15
OK. I only see worse in the long run so far, don't expect it to change.
NoRethugFriends
Nov 2023
#95
You're quite the pessimist. I perfer a little more optimism rather than a constantly depressed outlook.
brush
Nov 2023
#96
"Badges? We ain't got no badges! We don't need no badges! I don't have to show you any stinking badges!"
marked50
Nov 2023
#27
There was a saying among the admin staff at County Public Works: "Low-bid strikes again"
Hekate
Nov 2023
#62
I never did give anybody hell. I just told the truth and they thought it was hell. Harry Truman
doc03
Nov 2023
#32
I dunno about favorite, but one I have posted repeatedly on DU in response to
RockRaven
Nov 2023
#52
Margaret Mead: Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens...
Hekate
Nov 2023
#59
When you cant look on the bright side, I will sit with you in the dark
berniesandersmittens
Nov 2023
#67