Quote by Bernard Baruch

A speculator is a man who observes the future, and acts before it occurs.

A speculator is a man who observes the future, and acts befo

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This quote suggests that a speculator is someone who possesses the ability to anticipate future events and takes action based on that foresight. It implies that a speculator is not simply a passive observer of the future, but actively engages in activities or investments with the intention of profiting from their predictions. In essence, a speculator is described as someone who exercises a proactive approach towards the future rather than reacting to it after the fact.

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