investment, n.All

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Investment is never done without risk — it costs money to make money.

Investment is tricky — never invest your money in anything that eats or needs repainting.

Benjamin Franklin knew the benefit of investing. When he died in 1790, he willed both Boston and Philadelphia $4,400 each with the stipulation that the money could not be spent for 200 years. By 1990, Boston's trust was worth over $5 million.

Investment is wise — Put no trust in money; put your money in trust.

Investment is a fishing line baited with a herring in the hope of catching a marlin, which briefly flirts and tugs - then escapes with our offering in its belly, prompting us to stick another herring on the hook.