“There are only a few absolute truths in finances, like the fact that if you spend less than you make and have no debt, you’re creating wealth. Another is that the housing market is cyclical.” — Celso Cukierkorn Copy Share Image
“By investing in their families and in their communities, not only did they have a better life, they were also able to do what… — Celso Cukierkorn Copy Share Image
“If you follow these simple truths, you will gain control over your financial future, and probably be able to accumulate millions and millions of dollars. These truths are not just about money, but about self discipline and the proof of love between yourself and your family. While I have gleaned these truths from the wisdom of the Jewish people, they… — Celso Cukierkorn Copy Share
“My grandfather created a fortune that allowed him to live in luxury. He also went on to build the first industrial building in an area of San Paulo that eventually became one of the largest wholesale neighborhoods in the world. When my grandfather passed away, he left millions of dollars to my family as an inheritance. That inheritance, however, would… — Celso Cukierkorn Copy Share
“Through the ages, many different groups have called themselves victims. Some came through wars and massacres. Some were slaves or minorities. But the Jews, who have always been victimized throughout history, don’t see themselves as victims. We see ourselves as survivors. The difference between survivors and victims is that survivors go on with their lives after a tragedy, whereas victims… — Celso Cukierkorn Copy Share
“I’m not against real estate investments, but I’m against investing the bank’s money.” — Celso Cukierkorn Copy Share Image
“I believe that the true definition of wealth is loving what you have rather than what you don’t have.” — Celso Cukierkorn Copy Share Image
“The financial game is a team sport. God established a covenant with Noah after the flood, and later he established a covenant with Abraham.… — Celso Cukierkorn Copy Share Image
“Some people say that leverage is the secret of the rich, but I believe it’s actually the secret of the bankrupt.” — Celso Cukierkorn Copy Share Image
“In bad countries the government takes care of everyone. In the best ones that's not necessary!” — Celso Cukierkorn Copy Share Image
“In today’s world, people are born into different circumstances, but unlike the pagans, each of us has an opportunity to change our circumstances based on our actions. Some who are born into families who are at the lowest end of the economic spectrum, but manage to create enormous wealth and prosperity for themselves and their families. Others are given tremendous… — Celso Cukierkorn Copy Share
“There are less than 14 million Jews in the world, compared to the almost two billion Muslims who own most of the oil and natural resources. Yet if you visit any major city in the world, you will find that the best hospitals are named Mt. Sinai, Cedars Sinai, or Albert Einstein because they are hospitals built by donations from… — Celso Cukierkorn Copy Share
“A: Money is energy. It provides our basic needs and it gives us choices and opportunities. When you have accumulated wealth, you can choose,… — Celso Cukierkorn Copy Share Image
