Subject: Money (Page 12)

About the time we think we can make ends meet, somebody moves the ends.

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

Lunch is on me.

(1969 – ) Canadian ice hockey player & executive

When you drop change at a vending machine, the pennies will fall nearby, while all the other coins will roll out of sight.

She took my son to Costco, bought 14 pounds of Oreos – and saved us money somehow.

American stand-up comedian

Las Vegas is the oasis of outstretched palms.

English boxing journalist & commentator

Americans are getting stronger; twenty years ago it took two people to carry ten dollars' worth of groceries… today, a five-year-old can do it.

(1906 – 1998) English-born American comedian

Good art is in the wallet of the beholder.

(1958 – ) Australian author

The reason Jack Benny is looking so sad these days is that he’s not only losing a daughter – but losing a deduction too.

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

A hospital bed is a parked taxi with the meter running.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

The Englishman who has lost his fortune is said to have died of a broken heart.

(1803 – 1882) essayist, poet, & philosopher

Writing is the only profession where no one considers you ridiculous if you earn no money.

(1864 – 1910) French author

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

Acquaintance: A person whom we know well enough to borrow from, but not well enough to lend to.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

He is so poor… he can't even pay attention.

If the Lord had more respect for money, He would have given it to a higher class of people.

(1928 – 2014) American actor

My doctor is wonderful; once, when I couldn’t afford an operation, he touched up the X-rays.

(1918 – 2007) American entertainer, actor & television host

People who say that money can't buy happiness just don't know where to shop.

(1958 – ) Australian author

I bought a seven-dollar pen because I always lose pens and I got sick of not caring.

(1968 – 2005) American stand-up comedian

I wished the buck stopped here, as I could use a few.

Reporter: What did you think about the collective bargaining proposal?

Payton: (making $2,700,000 per year): People would have to cut their lifestyle, and they’d live like penny-pinchers.

professional football coach

Poverty is not a disgrace, but it’s terribly inconvenient.

(1908 – 2002) comedian, radio & television actor