Subject: Money » Wealth

Rich men without convictions are more dangerous in modern society than poor women without chastity.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist

1. Always hire a rich solicitor.

2. Never buy from a rich salesman.

Philanthropist: A rich (and usually bald) old gentleman who has trained himself to grin while his conscience is picking his pocket.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

It is true that wealth won't make a man virtuous, but I notice there ain't anybody who wants to be poor just for the purpose of being good.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

It is better to live rich than to die rich.

(1709 – 1784) English author, essayist, critic, editor & lexicographer

If I had that kind of money, I wouldn't come to Vietnam, I'd send for it.

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

A rich man has no need of character.

Nothing is more admirable than the fortitude with which millionaires tolerate the disadvantages of their wealth.

(1886 – 1975) American fiction writer

I need money… I have a staff of 30, and four houses, never mind the government, to support.

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

Money isn’t everything but it sure keeps you in touch with your children.

(1943 – ) English comedian

There is no stronger craving in the world than that of the rich for titles, except that of the titled for riches.

(1887 – 1964) British actor, writer & theater director

A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money.

(1880 – 1946) comedian, actor, juggler & writer

The poor and ignorant will continue to lie and steal as long as the rich and educated show them how.

(1856 – 1915) writer, publisher, artist & philosopher

Those who have some means think that the most important thing in the world is love; the poor know that it is money.

(1894 – 1987) British writer

I don't mind their having a lot of money, and I don't care how they employ it, but I do think that they damn well ought to admit they enjoy it.

(1902 – 1971) American humorist & poet

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

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet

Fortunes are made by buying low and selling too soon.

(1840 – 1915) British banker & politician

If all the rich people in the world divided up their money among themselves, there wouldn't be enough to go around.

(1902 – 1983) Australian novelist & short-story writer

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity; that's how rich I want to be.

(1953 – ) comedian, dancer & writer

Among the propensities of humans which almost exceed understanding come the parsimony of the rich and the extravagance of the poor.

You can never be too skinny or too rich.

(1915 – 1978) socialite