The morality of get rich quick schemes, view from 1875

Published by Jim Ulvog on

From the Library of Congress, created by Currier & Ives, circa 1875. No known restrictions on publication.

The way to grow poor, the way to grow rich the way to grow rich

In case anyone was wondering, I agree.

(Hat tip: Jason Zweig @jasonzweigwsj)

Cross-post from my other blog, Outrun Change.

Categories: Pondering

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