“Virtuosi have been long remarked to have little conscience in their favorite pursuits. A man will steal a rarity who would cut off his hand rather than take the money it is worth. Yet, in fact, the crime is the same.” MenLittlesLongHas BeensFactsHandsCuttingCrimeConsciencePursuitStealingTheftRarity Author:Horace
“Over the years, Charlie [Munger, Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman] and I have observed many accounting-based frauds of staggering size. Few of the perpetrators have been punished; many have not even been censured. It has been far safer to steal large sums with pen than small sums with a gun.” YearsHas BeensGunSizeVicesStealingPensFraudCharlieChairmanAccountingStaggeringPerpetrators Author:Warren Buffett