The sinews of business (or state).

The sinews of business (or state).

I knew once a very covetous, sordid fellow who used to say, "Take
care of the pence, for the read more

I knew once a very covetous, sordid fellow who used to say, "Take
care of the pence, for the pounds will take care of themselves."

After a certain point, money is meaningless. It ceases to be the goal. The game is what counts.

After a certain point, money is meaningless. It ceases to be the goal. The game is what counts.

Money is like manure. If you spread it around it does a lot of good. But if you pile it read more

Money is like manure. If you spread it around it does a lot of good. But if you pile it up in one place it stinks like hell.

Stamps God's own name upon a lie just made,
To turn a penny in the way of trade.

Stamps God's own name upon a lie just made,
To turn a penny in the way of trade.

Money often costs too much.

Money often costs too much.

Money dishonestly acquired is never worth its cost, while a good conscience never costs as much as it is worth.

Money dishonestly acquired is never worth its cost, while a good conscience never costs as much as it is worth.

Money is like muck, not good except it be spread.

Money is like muck, not good except it be spread.

Money can't buy real friendship—friendship must be earned. Money can't buy a clear conscience—square dealing is the price tag. Money read more

Money can't buy real friendship—friendship must be earned. Money can't buy a clear conscience—square dealing is the price tag. Money can't buy the glow of good health—right living is the secret. Money can't buy happiness—happiness is a mental condition and one may be as happy in a cottage as in a mansion. Money can't buy sunsets, songs of wild birds and the music of the wind in the trees—these are as free as the air we breath. Money can't buy inward peace—peace is the result of a constructive philosophy in life. Money can't buy a good character—good character is achieved through decent habits of private living and wholesome dealings in our open contacts with our fellow men.