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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."
Money is always there but the pockets change.
Money is always there but the pockets change.
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.
So you think that money is the root of all evil. Have you ever asked what is the root of read more
So you think that money is the root of all evil. Have you ever asked what is the root of all 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?
If you'd know the value of money, go and borrow some.
If you'd know the value of money, go and borrow some.
Money is the seed of money, and the first guinea is sometimes more difficult to acquire than the second million.
Money is the seed of money, and the first guinea is sometimes more difficult to acquire than the second million.
You never realize how short a month is until you pay alimony.
You never realize how short a month is until you pay alimony.
Make ducks and drakes with shillings.
Make ducks and drakes with shillings.