Rolling boulders uphill
As symbols of futility go, that of Sisyphus takes some beating. In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was captured by the gods after having freed humanity…
As symbols of futility go, that of Sisyphus takes some beating. In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was captured by the gods after having freed humanity…
“Risk is what’s left over when you think you’ve thought of everything.” – Carl Richards. By the time this financial crisis is over, a…
“Bubbles are the only things that matter. The rest of it is boring. You show up for work, markets are at normal levels, and…
“I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass. And I’m all out of bubblegum.” – ‘Nada’ (Roddy Piper) in the film ‘They…
The following article first appeared in the print edition of The Spectator magazine, dated 4 May 2013. Few assets are more misunderstood than gold….
“That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons of history.” – Aldous…
“No warning can save people determined to grow suddenly rich.” – Lord Overstone. History, wrote John W. Campbell Jr., doesn’t always repeat itself. Sometimes…
“I cannot leave this subject as though its just treatment wholly depended either on our own pledges or economic facts. The policy of reducing…
“Let me be clear on one point: I can’t predict the short-term movements of the stock market. I haven’t the faintest idea as to…