Subject: Money (Page 5)

The big difference between sex for money and sex for free is that sex for money usually costs less.

(1923 – 1964) Irish poet, short story writer, novelist & playwright

The lagging activity in a project will invariably be found in the area where the highest overtime rates lie waiting.

In the nineteenth century, life was hard for Europe’s pheasants.

You know the economy is bad when illegals start complaining that Americans are taking their jobs.

(1964 – ) American writer, stand-up comedian, actress, television host

If I hadn’t my debts I shouldn’t have anything to think about.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

Lunch is on me.

(1969 – ) Canadian ice hockey player & executive

He’s too stingy to give you the time of day.

Bing (Crosby) doesn't pay income tax; he just calls the government and says, 'How much do you boys need?'

(1903 – 2003) English-born American comedian & actor

He was asked to throw out the first ball at a World Series game; but … he looked at the ball and, instead of throwing it, he put it in his pocket and sat down.

(1896 – 1996) comedian, actor & entertainer

Prosperity is the best protector of principle.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

Even if you gave him poison he wouldn't die until he'd recovered the deposit on the bottle.

I bought a million lottery tickets… I won a dollar.


I call our bathroom 'The Vault' because the door's always locked and whatever goes on in there costs a shitload of money.

(1958 – ) stand-up comedian & television personality

The average American now pays out twice as much in taxes as he formerly got in wages.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist

Negotiating: The art of persuading your opponent to take the nice shiny copper penny and give you the wrinkled old paper money.

(1950 – ) American author, satirist, webmaster & copywriter

Most anybody can be a cowboy, but it takes a damn genius to make money at it.

If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments.

(1907 – 1987) journalist & columnist

Money is like manure; it’s not worth a thing unless it’s spread around encouraging young things to grow.

(1897 – 1975) American author & playwright

The main purpose of the stock market is to make fools of as many men as possible.

(1870 – 1965) businessman & politician

To be clever enough to get all that money, one must be stupid enough to want it.

(1874 – 1936) English author & mystery novelist

I think clever people think that poor people are stupid.

(1963 – ) Canadian writer, actor & stand-up comedian