Bernard Baruch Quotes

A collection of quotes by Bernard Baruch.

Bernard Baruch (1870-1965) was an influential American financier, statesman, and advisor to multiple U.S. presidents. Born in South Carolina, Baruch began his career as a successful speculator on Wall Street during the late 19th century. He quickly became known for his astute investment strategies and strong business acumen.

Baruch's financial success allowed him to play an active role in public affairs. He advised and influenced several U.S. presidents, including Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Harry S. Truman. During World War I, he served as the chairman of the War Industries Board, where he played a crucial role in mobilizing and coordinating the U.S. economy to support the war effort. In the aftermath of the war, Baruch advocated for arms control and was particularly involved in negotiating the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922.

Throughout his career, Baruch continued to be a prominent figure in American politics and a vocal supporter of economic and social policies. He was an advocate for market regulation and championed the idea of a planned economy. Baruch also became known for his wit and wisdom, often offering insightful quotations that were widely circulated.

Baruch's legacy extends beyond finance and politics. He was deeply involved in philanthropic endeavors, particularly in the fields of education and science. His contributions to society were recognized with numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1946. Bernard Baruch remains an influential figure in American history, known for his financial acumen, political acuity, and commitment to public service.

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

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

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

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

If the history of the past fifty years teaches us anything,

If the history of the past fifty years teaches us anything, it is that peace does not follow disarmament - disarmament follows peace.

Don't try to buy at the bottom and sell at the top. It can't

Don't try to buy at the bottom and sell at the top. It can't be done except by liars.

I made my money by selling too soon.

I made my money by selling too soon.

Whatever failures I have known, whatever errors I have commi

Whatever failures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies I have witnessed in private and public life have been the consequence of action without thought.

You talk about capitalism and communism and all that sort of

You talk about capitalism and communism and all that sort of thing, but the important thing is the struggle everybody is engaged in to get better living conditions, and they are not interested too much in the form of government.

In America, if you put your mind to it you can have anything

In America, if you put your mind to it you can have anything you want. You just can't have everything you want.

Bears don't live on Park Avenue.

Bears don't live on Park Avenue.

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

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

Let us not deceive ourselves we must elect world peace or wo

Let us not deceive ourselves we must elect world peace or world destruction.

Vote for the man who promises least he'll be the least disap

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

Making a success of the job at hand is the best step toward

Making a success of the job at hand is the best step toward the kind you want.

No man should think himself a zero, and think he can do noth

No man should think himself a zero, and think he can do nothing about the state of the world.

Nobody ever lost money taking a profit.

Nobody ever lost money taking a profit.

The ability to express an idea is well nigh as important as

The ability to express an idea is well nigh as important as the idea itself.

Most of the successful people I've known are the ones who do

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

Success & Failure

During my eighty-seven years, I have witnessed a whole succe

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.

Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who aske

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

There are no such things as incurable s. There are only thin

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