Bernard Baruch quotes

Bernard Baruch was an American financier, stock market speculator, and presidential advisor. Renowned for his success on Wall Street, he later became a key consultant to U.S. presidents on economic and defense matters. He played a significant role in shaping national policy during both World Wars and became known as an influential statesman. Here are 60 of his quotes:

Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.

Bernard Baruch

Every man has a right to his opinion, but no man has a right to be wrong in his facts.

Bernard Baruch

To me, old age is always fifteen years older than I am.

Bernard Baruch

Vote for the man who promises least; he'll be the least disappointing.

Bernard Baruch

There are no such things as incurable, there are only things for which man has not found a cure.

Bernard Baruch

A political leader must keep looking over his shoulder all the time to see if the boys are still there. If they aren't still there, he's no longer a political leader.

Bernard Baruch

Let us not be deceived we are today in the midst of a cold war.

Bernard Baruch

Those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter.

Bernard Baruch

Do not blame anybody for your mistakes and failures.

Bernard Baruch

If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

Bernard Baruch

I am interested in physical medicine because my father was. I am interested in medical research because I believe in it. I am interested in arthritis because I have it.

Bernard Baruch

Old books that have ceased to be of service should no more be abandoned than should old friends who have ceased to give pleasure.

Bernard Baruch

Although the shooting war is over, we are in the midst of a cold war which is getting warmer.

Bernard Baruch

Behind the black portent of the new atomic age lies a hope which, seized upon with faith, can work out salvation ... Let us not deceive ourselves: we must elect world peace or world destruction.

Bernard Baruch

I am quite sure that in the hereafter she will take me by the hand and lead me to my proper seat.

Bernard Baruch

Most of the successful people I've known are the ones who do more listening than talking.

Bernard Baruch

During my eighty-seven years I have witnessed a whole succession of technological revolutions. But none of them has done away with the need for character in the individual or the ability to think.

Bernard Baruch

Only as you do know yourself can your brain serve you as a sharp and efficient tool. Know your own failings, passions, and prejudices so you can separate them from what you see.

Bernard Baruch

Always do one thing less than you think you can do.

Bernard Baruch

One of the secrets of a long and fruitful life is to forgive everybody everything everynight before you go to bed.

Bernard Baruch

When good news about the market hits the front page of the New York Times, sell.

Bernard Baruch

We did not all come over on the same ship, but we are all in the same boat.

Bernard Baruch