Arcidiacono Economics Quotes & Sayings

The politicians think the journalists have power, the journalists think bankers have power, bankers think lawyers have power. The truth is, nobody has power. — Rory Stewart

What I've learnt being an actor is that you've got to be lucky. I got less lucky, and nobody was interested. If a part came up, it would be for the main corpse's friend's brother who was having problems with his marriage. — Peter Capaldi

Those that are in the state of widowhood must resist the temptations of their youth. — Nancy B. Brewer

Several country towns, within my observation, have at least a dozen taverns. Here the time, the money, the health and the modesty, of most that are young and of many old, are wasted. Here diseases, vicious habits, bastards and legislators are frequently spawned. — John Adams

My biggest adjustment has been learning not to be afraid to fail. — Johnny Damon

I'm as keen as the next person to preserve the right to free speech. — David Blunkett

There is a winter ahead such as I think we cannot imagine, but remember that spring always follows. — Sara Douglass

I think George Foreman must have gained about 350 lbs and is slow as ever. — Larry Holmes

There is also a concern that there is a lack of demand of oil. And so when commodity prices fall, it's good if you happen to be a consumer, but it's sometimes seen as symptom of a weakening economy. — David Wessel

The best of men are only men at their very best. Patriarchs, prophets, and apostles, - martyrs, fathers, reformers, puritans, - all are sinners, who need a Savior: holy, useful, honorable in their place - but sinners after all. — J.C. Ryle

Drown in a cold vat of whiskey? Death, where is thy sting? — W.C. Fields