The Capital View - September 2024 - Widen Your Lens

There's a story about American writers Kurt Vonnegut and Joseph Heller attending a party given by a hedge fund billionaire on the exclusive Shelter Island.  Kurt asked Joe, "How does it make you feel to know our host only yesterday may have made more money than your novel 'Catch-22' has earned in its entire history?"  Joe responded, "Yes, but I have something he can never have."  "What's that?"  asked Kurt.  "Enough," replied Joe.  Comparison is the thief of joy....