“But I am greedy for life. I do too much of everything all the time. Suddenly one day my heart will fail. The Iron Crab will get me as it got my father. But I am not afraid of The Crab. At least I shall have died from an honourable disease. Perhaps they will put on my tombstone. 'This Man Died from Living Too Much'.”
Gilt-Edged Bonds delves into the world of high-quality, low-risk bonds, commonly referred to as 'gilt-edged' due to their perceived safety. The book examines the history, structure, and role of these bonds in the financial market, offering insights into their issuance, trading, and valuation. It also discusses the factors influencing their performance and the strategies investors use to manage their gilt-edged bond portfolios. more
Ian Fleming, a renowned British author, was born on May 28, 1908, in London. He is best known for creating the James Bond series of novels, which have achieved immense success and influence since the first book, 'Casino Royale,' was published in 1953. more
“When she cries, it is quiet, tearless, almost completely imperceptible: one more unheard prayer.”
“Seek not the good in external things;seek it in yourselves.”
“You are all a lost generation. [with credit to Gertrude Stein]”
“Knowledge was like a mouthful of dust.”
“Moments like this are buds on the tree of life. Flowers of darkness they are.”