Max Aitken — Canadian Businessman born on May 25, 1879, died on June 09, 1964

William Maxwell "Max" Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, PC, ONB, was an Anglo-Canadian business tycoon, politician, newspaper proprietor and writer who was an influential figure in British society of the first half of the 20th century... (wikipedia)

Often undecided whether to desert a sinking ship for one that might not float, he would make up his mind to sit on the wharf for a day.
Buy old masters. They fetch a better price than old mistresses.
I suppose I will go on selling newspapers until at last will come the late night final.
The British electors will not vote for a man who does not wear a hat.