The prestigious financial newsletter publisher was a man of affairs and carefully maintained the most elitist attitude toward all his fellow mortals. The value of his advice was such, however, that subscribers paid his high rates and clients sought his advice in ever-increasing numbers.
Amidst the recent financial turmoil, calls upon the fellow's time had increased. His assistant, a pompous woman in her own right, was taking calls for her employer:
"I'm sorry," said she, "Mr. Bradford is on another line."
"This is Mr. Stern's office," the caller said severely. "We must know if he's bullish or bearish right now."
"He's talking to the securities commission attorney," the secretary replied. "Right now I'd say he's sheepish ..."
----------------A Final Thought ...
"They'll have a lot of fond memories of the days when they thought they were rich."
- Todd Zywicki, George Mason University law professor, on what the future holds for shareholders of recently toppled stocks.