Max Gunther Quotes

A collection of quotes by Max Gunther.

Max Gunther (1926-1998) was an American author and journalist. He was born in England but moved to the United States in his youth. Gunther is best known for his non-fiction books, particularly his works on finance and investment. His most famous book, "The Zurich Axioms," offered unconventional investment advice based on the principles practiced by Swiss bankers. Gunther's writing style was characterized by his ability to distill complex financial concepts into accessible and engaging narratives. He authored several other books on finance, including "The Luck Factor" and "Instant Millionaires."

If you are losing a tug-of-war with a tiger, give him the ro

If you are losing a tug-of-war with a tiger, give him the rope before he gets to your arm. You can always buy a new rope.

Max Gunther

Fighting Fight

It is true that when we take chances, we stand to lose. But

It is true that when we take chances, we stand to lose. But it is also true that we will never win anything if we never even enter the game. Lucky people are aware of the possibility of losing, and indeed they may lose often. But since the chances they take are small, the losses tend to be small. By being willing to accept small losses, they put themselves in position to make large gains.

Max Gunther

Risk