Subject: Money (Page 3)

Advertising may be described as the science of arresting the human intelligence long enough to get money from it.

(1869 – 1944) Canadian economist & humorist

He died of cirrhosis of the liver… it costs money to die of cirrhosis of the liver.

(1881 – 1975) English writer & humorist

He’s so chincy, he can call his every dollar by its first name.

No one would remember the Good Samaritan if he'd only had good intentions – he had money, too.

(1925 – 2013) British prime minister & politician

The length of a marriage is inversely proportional to the amount spent on the wedding.

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

(1930 – ) financier & investment businessman

Love is an ocean of emotions entirely surrounded by expenses.

(1860 – 1917) Scottish politician & judge

The time I was kidnapped, and the kidnappers sent my parents a note they said, “We want five thousand dollars or you’ll see your kid again.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

Anything worth doing is worth doing for money.

The meek shall inherit the earth, but not the mineral rights.

(1892 – 1976) oil industrialist (once world’s richest man)

Money – the one thing that keeps us in touch with our children.

(1948 – ) English writer, broadcaster, actor & politician

Life Insurance: A contract that keeps you poor all your life so you can die rich.

I'm proud to be paying taxes in the United States; the only thing is – I could be just as proud for half the money.

(1903 – 1983) American radio and television broadcaster & entertainer

Associate with well-mannered persons and your manners will improve; run with decent folk and your own decent instincts will be strengthened; keep the company of bums and you will become a bum; hang around with rich people and you will end by picking up the check and dying broke.

I've never been a millionaire but I just know I'd be darling at it.

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet

When you come to Heritage USA, remember to bring your Bible and your VISA card—because the Bible is the Holy Truth, and God doesn't take American Express.

(1939 – ) American televangelist

Whenever you hear the word save, it is usually the beginning of an advertisement designed to make you spend money.

Rich widows are the only secondhand goods that sell at first-class prices.

(1706 – 1790) American statesman, author, scientist & inventor

Computing power increases as the square of the cost; if you want to do it twice as cheaply, you have to do it four times slower.

Reparation: Satisfaction that is made for a wrong and deducted from the satisfaction felt in committing it.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

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