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Even though my friends and family look to me as some sort of financial guru, I will be the first to admit that I don’t know very much about money. I know a little bit about a lot of financial topics, which makes me a solid non-expert.
Before I take further steps to squash my credibility as a financial blogger, allow me to state that I don’t think it is a bad thing to know a little bit about a lot of financial topics. Yet, there is a fine line between balance and mediocrity. When I read complex analyses regarding Keynesian economics, the Rule of 72, or building a Roth IRA conversion ladder, I feel like my work sometimes straddles this line more often than I would prefer.
In many ways, my approach to personal finance remains that of a simpleton: work hard, earn as much as I can, spend wisely, invest simply and consistently over time, and leave a legacy for my family. On the other hand, I feel it is time to up the ante a bit here at Finance Superhero and delve into some unfamiliar territory in the next months. After all, if this blog is truly going to “Restore Order to the World of Finance,” it cannot continue to neglect a discussion of some of the most important aspects of personal finance.
In order to take a broad look at money and stimulate critical thought as I embark on this direction for the blog, I have pulled together the following list of money quotes. They represent a wide array of ideas and theories about many aspects of money; some are old favorites, while others are money quotes which are new to me. At any rate, I hope they will provoke as much thought for you as they have for me.
Money Quotes
After a certain point, money is meaningless. It ceases to be the goal. The game is what counts. Aristotle Onassis
Where large sums of money are concerned, it is advisable to trust nobody. Agatha Christie
The safe way to double your money is to fold it over once and put it in your pocket. Kin Hubbard
Men make counterfeit money; in many more cases, money makes counterfeit men. Sydney J. Harris
Greed is not a financial issue. It’s a heart issue. Andy Stanley
A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don’t need it. Bob Hope
Wealth and want equally harden the human heart. Theodore Parker
Money will buy a pretty good dog, but it won’t buy the wag of his tail. Josh Billings
A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business. Henry Ford
I love to go to Washington – if only to be near my money. Bob Hope
Of the billionaires I have known, money just brings out the basic traits in them. If they were jerks before they had money, they are simply jerks with a billion dollars. Warren Buffett
I try to treat all the money I’m making like it’s the last time I’m going to make it. Eminem
What are your favorite money quotes?
David @ Thinking Thrifty says
October 27, 2016 at 5:46 AM“A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don’t need it.” – Never heard this one before, but how very true. My personal favourite would have to be “Don’t educate your children to be rich. Educate them to be happy, so they know the value of things, not the price.”
Hero says
October 27, 2016 at 8:03 AMThat’s a great quote, David. Thanks for sharing!
Matt @ Optimize Your Life says
October 27, 2016 at 8:04 AM“Money will buy a pretty good dog, but it won’t buy the wag of his tail.” I really like this one. It is a similar message to a lot of other quotes that I have heard, but a really unique way of delivering that message.
The Green Swan says
October 27, 2016 at 9:04 AMThose are some good quotes, I like the Sydney Harris one! I am interested to hear more about the new direction you plan to take your blog. I’ve always enjoyed it and been an avid follower!
Vicki@Make Smarter Decisions says
October 27, 2016 at 6:50 PMI agree with GS here! One of my favorites is- “Being rich isn’t about money. Being rich is a state of mind” by Havey Mackay. Looking forward to hearing more too! I think a lot of us who started around the same time are still evolving in this space!
Mystery Money Man says
October 28, 2016 at 12:04 AMGreat list, I like the Andy Stanley one, as well as the Josh Billings quote:
“Money will buy a pretty good dog, but it won’t buy the wag of his tail.” Money has it’s limitations, it’s a powerful tool, provided one understands it’s place.
Emily @ JohnJaneDoe says
October 28, 2016 at 8:15 AMI’m fond of “Go for a business that any idiot can run – because sooner or later, any idiot probably is going to run it.”–Peter Lynch and
“A wise man should have money in his head, but not in his heart.”–Jonathan Swift
Loan.alyzer says
November 1, 2016 at 5:13 PM“Before you spend, earn. Before you invest, investigate. Before you retire, save. Before you die, give.” – William A. Ward – 140 More Inspiration and Money Related Quotes http://loan.alyzer.com/Instant_Inspiration.htm
Hero says
November 1, 2016 at 6:13 PMThat’s a great quote!