Irving Fisher

"The foundation of all wealth is the ability to create value."

"Life's greatest lesson is that consequences follow actions with mathematical precision."

"Love of truth is the greatest virtue a scientist can possess."

"The politics of envy destroys the economy that creates the wealth being envied."

"War is the ultimate economic failure, the triumph of destruction over creation."

"Inspiration comes to those who prepare their minds to receive it."

"Relationships built on trust are more valuable than those built on contracts."

"Music teaches the same truths as mathematics, in a different language."

"Faith in human progress is justified by the historical record."

"Adventure in thought leads to adventure in fortune."

"The litmus test of a good policy is whether it would work in your own household."

"Death reminds us that time is our scarcest resource."

"Perseverance through the economic winter ensures spring will come."

"The mark of a civilized society is how it treats its poorest members during hard times."

"Every bubble contains a kernel of truth about future demand."

"The family is the first and best economic unit."

"Friendship built on mutual benefit is the strongest friendship."

"The moment you stop learning is the moment you begin to decline."

"Success without principle is a hollow victory."

"The only true monopoly is government, and even it is not absolute."

"Money is a veil; what matters is what lies behind it."

"Health is the first wealth, and it cannot be purchased at any price."

"The creative act is the highest form of economic contribution."

"Evil flourishes in economic systems without transparency."

"Patience is the virtue that separates successful investors from ruined speculators."

"Kindness in lending is foolishness; fairness in terms is wisdom."

"Strength comes from understanding the forces arrayed against you."

"Fear of loss is often more powerful than hope of gain."

"Power is most dangerous when coupled with ignorance."

"Money magnifies character; it does not create it."