Darkly Comical Business Quotes

A helping word to one in trouble is often like a switch on a railroad track—an inch between wreck and smooth-rolling prosperity. – Henry Ward Beecher

A prudent question is one-half of wisdom. – Bacon

If you load responsibility on a man unworthy of it he will always betray himself. – August Heckscher

An idea a day will keep the sheriff away. – Don E. Roseman

Rules for Business success
 Carefully examine every detail of the business.
 Be prompt.
 Take time to consider and then decide quickly.
 Dare to go forward.
 Bear your trouble patiently.
 Maintain your integrity as a sacred thing.
 Never tell business lies.
 Make no useless acquaintances.
 Never try to appear something more than you are.
 Pay your debts promptly.
 Learn how to risk your money at the right time.
 Shun strong liquor.
 Employ your time well.
 Do not reckon on chance.
 Be polite to everyone.
 Never be discouraged.
 Work hard and you will succeed.
Rothschild

A precedent embalms a principle. – Disraeli

Tsze-King asked, “Is there not one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one’s life?”
The Master said, “Is not reciprocity such a word? What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.” – Confucius

It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about? – Thoreau

Pressure is on us by the nature of the job. Performance releases pressure. – Fisher

Work is often the father of pleasure. - Voltaire