“There is something in people; you might even call it a little bit of a gambling instinct… I tell people investing should be dull. It shouldn't be exciting. Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and go to Las Vegas.” PeopleIfsWantShouldLittlesMightGrowsBitsLittle BitExcitingInstinctPaintInvestingGrassExcitementDryDullGamblingVegasLas Vegas Author:Paul Samuelson
“Green little vaulter, in the sunny grass, Catching your heart up at the feel of June, Sole noise that's heard amidst the lazy noon, When ev'n the bees lag at the summoning brass.” FeelsHeartLittlesHeardGreenNoiseGrassLazySoleBeesJuneCatchingSunnyNoonBrassLagGrasshoppersSummoning Author:Leigh Hunt
“Four ducks on a pond, / A grass-bank beyond, / A blue sky of spring, / White clouds on the wing: / What a little thing / To remember for years - / To remember with tears!.” YearsLittlesRememberWhiteFourSkyTearsSpringBlueWingsCloudsGrassLittle ThingsDucksPondsBlue SkyWhite Clouds Author:William Allingham
“My words are little jars For you to take and put upon a shelf. Their shapes are quaint and beautiful, And they have many pleasant colours and lustres To recommend them. Also the scent from them fills the room With sweetness of flowers and crushed grasses.” LittlesBeautifulRoomsFlowerShapesGrassPleasantColourScentShelvesSweetnessCrushedJarsQuaint Book:Sword Blades and Poppy Seed Source: Sword Blades and Poppy Seed