Busson Quotes & Sayings

Charities must treat donors as if they were shareholders. — Arpad Busson

You flesh bodies are so obsessed with goodness, yet no other form of life on earth is capable of such cruelty. You need only convince yourselves your transgressions serve some 'purpose.' Even if it is only greed, or lust, or the raw desire for power that drives you. You will spill the blood of your kinsmen, lay waste to the earth itself, wreak havoc, and cause unspeakable suffering
any and all sins are justified, as long as they are a means to your precous, righteous 'purpose'. — Maryrose Wood

He is an old bore. Even the grave yawns for him. — Herbert Beerbohm Tree

I'd hate to have a job where I had to be rude to people. — Clay Aiken

The billionaire who sits on his money and doesn't do anything for the common good - I'm not interested in that person. — Arpad Busson

What's dangerous is the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few individuals. — Arpad Busson

The Royal family have always been great philanthropists. — Arpad Busson

Strong organizations with strong risk controls will survive and prosper. — Arpad Busson

There is nothing shameful about being efficient. — Arpad Busson

I think I was born into an incredibly fortunate environment. — Arpad Busson

In markets, you have rich years, and you have less rich years. — Arpad Busson

He painted me when I was young because he was in love with me, but now that he has loved me he doesn't paint me anymore. — Jane Birkin

What is with you and faces?" Qibli said. "You should try threatening someone's elbows or ankles once in a while, just for a change of pace. — Tui T. Sutherland

To lose your last remaining parent is the toughest thing. It is a very lonely thing. — Arpad Busson

With wealth, one is in a position of responsibility. You must try to help others. It is as simple as that. — Arpad Busson

Why must man not marry?" "He cannot marry. He cannot marry," he said angrily. "If he is to lose everything, he should not place himself in a position to lose that. He should not place himself in a position to lose. He should find things he cannot lose. — Ernest Hemingway,

I see my boys about 10 days every month. And, yes, they are the most important people in my life. — Arpad Busson

Author reports that a group of tortoises was given to the British by India's natives during the Seven Years War which ended in 1763. The last of those tortoises died in 2004 at the age of 255. — Patrick N. Allitt

If I were a person of color in Florida, I would pick up a brick and start walking toward that courthouse in Sanford. Those that do not, those that hold the pain and betrayal inside and somehow manage to resist violence - these citizens are testament to a stoic tolerance that is more than the rest of us deserve. I confess, their patience and patriotism is well beyond my own. — David Simon

Historically, over the last two or three hundred years, the relationship that we've had with money as a society - having money, talking about money - has been a little bit of a shameful thing. Splashing money about is clearly wrong, but there's nothing wrong about giving it back. — Arpad Busson

Wasn't it wonderful of Angus and Emma to spring for first class tickets?"
"Yes."
"It's an incredibly long flight, you know."
"Yes."
"They'll show us a movie or two."
"Yes."
She leaned close to him, smiling. "I love traveling with you. You're so agreeable."
He gave her an annoyed look. "Are you going to talk the whole time?"
She smiled sweetly. "Yes. — Kerrelyn Sparks