Subject: Money (Page 29)

A fool and his money are soon partying.

The best simple-minded test of expertise in a particular area is the ability to win money in a series of bets on future occurrences in that area.

You’re supposed to spend two months worth of salary on an engagement ring, so when I get engaged, some lucky lady will receive a piece of Life Savers candy.

Jewish-American stand-up comedian & writer

Stress is your body's way of saying you haven't worked enough unpaid overtime.

(1957 – ) cartoonist (Dilbert)

When you pass the buck, don't ask for change.

David Gerrold (1944 – ) science fiction author

There is nothing so disastrous as a rational investment policy in an irrational world.

(1883 – 1946) English economist

Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the National Debt.

(1929 – 1933) 31st U.S. president, humanitarian

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

Just give every coach the same amount of money and tell them they can keep what’s left over.

(1922 – 2002) American college basketball coach

There’s a way of transferring funds that is even faster than electronic banking; it’s called marriage.

(1953 – 1992) American comedian

Poverty is no disgrace to a man, but it is confoundedly inconvenient.

(1771 – 1845) English writer & Anglican clergyman

All I’ve ever wanted was an honest week’s pay for an honest day’s work.

(1945 – ) comedian, actor, writer, playwright & musician

Under current practices, both expenditures and revenues rise to meet each other, no matter which one may be in excess.

Lunch is on me.

(1969 – ) Canadian ice hockey player & executive

Tradition is what you resort to when you don’t have the time or the money to do it right.

(1905 – 1988) Austrian-born American conductor

I always invest in companies an idiot could run, because one day one will.

(1930 – ) financier & investment businessman

Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?

(1937 – 2008) stand-up comedian, social critic, actor & author

The only people making money these days are the ones who sell computer paper.

We believe that electricity exists, because the electric company keeps sending us bills for it, but we cannot figure out how it travels inside wires.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist

Money is not the most important thing in the world, love is… fortunately, I love money.

(1934 – ) comedian

I paid too much for it, but it’s worth it.

(1879 – 1974) film producer