The sinews of business (or state).

The sinews of business (or state).

Money is something you got to make in case you don't die.

Money is something you got to make in case you don't die.

Money, which is of very uncertain value, and sometimes has no
value at all and even less.

Money, which is of very uncertain value, and sometimes has no
value at all and even less.

For I can raise no money by vile means.

For I can raise no money by vile means.

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?

Money is indeed the most important thing in the world; and all sound and successful personal and national morality should read more

Money is indeed the most important thing in the world; and all sound and successful personal and national morality should have this fact for its basis.

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred read more

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced
themselves through with many sorrows.

I'm living so far beyond my income that we may almost be said to
be living apart.

I'm living so far beyond my income that we may almost be said to
be living apart.

Nothing is so secure as that money will not defeat it.

Nothing is so secure as that money will not defeat it.