Banking Philosopher Gifts

Bank...formed 1893, merged 1971, saved by the Federal Government 1989.

Golly, �1m a year isn't too much. I don't know why your shareholders don't understand you.

'Whoever said 'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself' never had a room full of angry shareholders.'

"'Quid pro quo' is a no-no, Bradbury. Around here we say 'reciprocal altruism'."

'The prevailing wisdom is that markets are always right. I think that luck is always right.'

'The good news is we're projecting a profit. The bad news is none of us will be alive then.'

'I clawed my way to the top and then I clawed my way back to the middle.'

He was destined for greatness. Whatever that meant.

Wall St. or True Love.

"Actually, the district office is getting better results with a fresh garlic bagel."

"Work hard, make the sacrifices and in 25 years you could be just like me!"

"Actually, it's more like a mouse race."

"Gas. Regular. Premium. Super. You don’t want to know."

'I've stepped on so many people for the last 20 years to get where I'm at, and I'm still only a middle manager.'

'I don't know if money grows on trees, son. I know it doesn't grow in fields.'

Economic Outlook Conference - 'Remember the seating is optimist, pessimist, optimist,...'

'It's crunch time, Caldwell. That's the time between when you're born, and when you make your first million.'

"Ahh... don't you just LOVE that new, re-organized-under-bankruptcy-protection smell?"

'How about we just sit here a while to regulate the gaps in our service?..'

'My ambition used to drive the economy. Now it drives my Mercedes.'

Flat tax - equal burden?

"Maybe we should have another look at the 'business as usual' idea."

'I hate his kind. They use their integrity and hard work to advance their careers.'

"May I offer a very different scenario?"

'Perkins, you really know to suck the joy out of a 3rd quarter report.'

'You've become like a son to me, Alvin. But the company has strict rules against nepotism, so I have to let you go.'

Stockbroker and Psychotherapist: Money won't make you happy and therapy won't make you rich.

"The good news is we've used up all our bad ideas."

Genius

Experience is important, so I'm inclined to leave questions of ethics to those who have them.

'As chairman, that's my opinion. I propose we table any motion to further discuss this matter. All those in favor say 'aye'. All those opposed say 'bye'.'

'That's true son..Money can't buy happiness. But it makes being unhappy a little easier to live with.'

"You're allowed to think outside the box, as long as you stay inside the margins."

"Money is life's report card."

'I say, let's not be hasty in enforcing the mandatory retirement age.'