I see nothing in the present situation that is either menacing or warrants pessimism . . . . I have every confidence that there will be a revival of activity in the spring, and that during this coming year [1930] the country will make steady progress."

Gentlemen prefer blondes.

A nation is not in danger of financial disaster merely because it owes itself money.

"Liquidate labor, liquidate stocks, liquidate farmers."

Here's a dime. Call up both of them! [Mellon's response when Herbert Hoover asked for a nickel to call up a friend.]