Human nature, gentleman. It is original sin that leads men to misfortune, every time. I am a speculator in the market, gentlemen, and that is part of God's plan. Men only learn through suffering. So I punish human weakness, and God rewards me.
Edward RutherfurdFate was cruel, but it was fate.
Edward RutherfurdShe was quiet for a moment or two. Then she said: 'Cruel words are a terrible thing, Quash. Sometimes you regret them. But what's been said cannot be unsaid.
Edward RutherfurdThen he noticed the belt. He pulled it out. The thing had been handed down in the family since God knows when. His father had told: 'Better keep it. It's wampum. Supposed to be lucky.' William shrugged. He could sure as hell use some luck today. On an impulse, he decided to put it on. Under his shirt of course-- he didn't want to look like a damn fool. Then he dressed as usual, every inch the successful man. If he was going down, he'd go down in style. Anyway, you should never give up hope.
Edward RutherfurdWhen people are angry, any insult will do; and prejudice is magnified into a cause.
Edward RutherfurdAll empires become arrogant. It is their nature.
Edward RutherfurdStichwörter: politics-observation empires
What he needed Gorham to understand - what his son was heir to - the thing that really mattered - was the New Yorkers indomitable spirit
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