“Markets are constantly in a state of uncertainty and flux and money is made by discounting the obvious and betting on the unexpected.”

“Forgive me for stating the obvious, but the world is made up of all kinds of people.”

“Never bet your money on another man's game.”

“Kelly was aware that there is one type of favorable bet available to everyone; the stock market.”

“In fact, using entirely reasonable assumptions, you can make the Dow's discounted market value almost anything you want it to be.”

“Look at all the happiest, sanest people you've known, Nelson. Really listen to them. I bet you'll find they don’t fear a little inconsistency or uncertainty now and then. Oh, they try always to be true to their core beliefs, to achieve their goals and keep their promises. Still, they also avoid too much rigidity, forgiving the occasional contradiction and unexpected thought. They are content to be many.”

“Uncertainty is the normal state.”

“I'm not allowed to bet, but if I could, my money would be on you.”

“Never bet against the United States of America”

“The more money to be made gaming the financial markets, the more people would decide they were put on earth to game the financial markets – and create romantic narratives to explain to themselves why a life spent gaming the financial markets is a purposeful life.”