| Ancient Proverbs of Foolish Finance | Translated to Modern English |
|---|---|
| Buy low, sell high | Buy things when nobody else will, sell when everyone else wants them. |
| Buy the dips, sell the highs | Invest in things that are cheap, sell when they're expensive. |
| Don't put all your eggs in one basket | Don't put all your money in one stock, you'll just end up with a basket full of worthless eggs. |
| Don't put all your baskets in the same basket | Don't put all your investments in the same type of investment, you'll end up with a whole bunch of basket cases. |