“Money: power at its most liquid.”
Money does not buy happiness, but the lack of it can buy a lot of misery. These quotes explore wealth, poverty, generosity, greed, financial wisdom, and the uncomfortable truth that how you spend your money reveals what you actually value.
“People first, then money, then things.”
“Money: power at its most liquid.”
“Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit.”
“If we pollute the air, water and soil that keep us alive and well, and destroy the biodiversity that allows natural systems to function, no amount of money will save us.”
“The inequalities are greater now than in '92. Some states have equalized per-pupil spending but they set the 'equal level' very low, so that wealthy districts simply raise extra money privately.”
“Sincerity: willingness to spend one's own money.”
“I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok.”
“If anyone tells you it's impossible to be fabulous and smart and make a ton of money using math, well, they can just get in line behind you - and kiss your math.”
“The passion for money is never fickle.”
“I don't think the money people in Hollywood have ever thought I was normal, but I am dedicated to my work and that's what counts.”
“I mean, anything that money can be made off will never be a problem to make, no matter what it is.”
“Don't matter how much money you got, there's only two kinds of people: there's saved people and there's lost people.”
“Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons.”
“The foundation of a financial fresh start actually has nothing to do with money or specific financial dos and don'ts.”
“I can make more generals, but horses cost money.”
“Most men love money and security more, and creation and construction less, as they get older.”