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The things that I can't have I want, And what I have seems second-rate, The things I want to read more
The things that I can't have I want, And what I have seems second-rate, The things I want to do I can't, And what I have to do I hate.
Money is like a sixth sense - and you can't make use of the other five without it
Money is like a sixth sense - and you can't make use of the other five without it
Money is a new form of slavery, and distinguishable from the old simply by the fact that it is impersonal—that read more
Money is a new form of slavery, and distinguishable from the old simply by the fact that it is impersonal—that there is no human relationship between master and slave.
Penny wise, pound foolish.
Penny wise, pound foolish.
Money cannot buy health, but I'd settle for a diamond-studded wheelchair.
Money cannot buy health, but I'd settle for a diamond-studded wheelchair.
There are few ways in which a man can be more innocently employed than in getting money.
There are few ways in which a man can be more innocently employed than in getting money.
Money is your means of survival. The verdict you pronounce upon the source of your livelihood is the verdict you read more
Money is your means of survival. The verdict you pronounce upon the source of your livelihood is the verdict you pronounce upon your life. If the source is corrupt, you have damned your own existence. Did you get your money by fraud? By pandering to men's vices or men's stupidity? By catering to fools, in the hope of getting more than your ability deserves? By lowering your standards? By doing work you despise for purchasers your scorn? If so, then your money will not give you a moment's or a penny's worth of joy. Then all the things you buy will become, not a tribute to you, but a reproach; not an achievement, but a reminder of shame. Then you'll scream that money is evil. Evil, because it would not pinch-hit for your self-respect? Evil, because it would not let you enjoy your depravity? Is this the root of your hatred of money?
A great fortune is a great slavery.
A great fortune is a great slavery.
If you'd know the value of money, go and borrow some.
If you'd know the value of money, go and borrow some.