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“Old Bill” Suggests— “The theory of all legislation is founded in justice; and, if we could be certain that all legislative assemblies would on all occasions act according to the principles of justice, there would be no occasion for those … Continue reading →

“Old Bill” Suggests— Some fellows take pains, while others merely have ’em. That is one reason why people rise unequally in business, in spite of similar environment and opportunity. Nobody learns much from sitting on a dictionary. It is the brain, … Continue reading →

“Old Bill” Suggests— “Let the man who sleeps too much borrow the pillow of a debtor,” runs a Spanish proverb. Like many country sayings, it has more truth than poetry. A man can stand almost any amount of trouble provided he … Continue reading →

“Old Bill” Suggests— Any venture, from a business to a war, derives its real power from the common man. When he really works or really fights, success is amazing. Usually this implies self-interest. Philip Guedalla, commenting on the failure of formal … Continue reading →