Subject: Money (Page 33)

Whoever has the gold makes the rules.

1. Always hire a rich solicitor.

2. Never buy from a rich salesman.

I don’t want to tell you how much insurance I carry with the Prudential, but all I can say is: when I go, they go too.

(1894 – 1974) comedian, radio & television host

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

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

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist

I saw a bank that said “24 Hour Banking,” but I don’t have that
 much time.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

Anyone with money to burn will always find himself surrounded by people with matches.

Drive-in banks were established so most of the cars today could see their real owners.

American entrepreneur & author

I forgot how expensive this town is; checking into the hotel this morning, I literally had to give the bellhop $10 just for taking my tip.

American comedian & writer

He was so cheap, for example, that when Mary asked for diamonds for her birthday he bought her two of them… the eight and the queen.

(1896 – 1996) comedian, actor & entertainer

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

No matter what stage of completion one reaches in a North Sea (oil) field, the cost of the remainder of the project remains the same.

No man ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public.

And they give you cash, which is just as good as money.

(1925 – 2015) baseball player, coach & manager

I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok.

American basketball player

Basically, this is the way the economy works: I do a service for you, and you pay me, even if you claim you didn't want the service and that I "ruined" something of yours.

Exceptions prove the rule… and wreck the budget.

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

The safest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it in your pocket.

(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist

All decent people live beyond their incomes nowadays and those who aren’t respectable live beyond other peoples’.

(1870 – 1916) British writer

You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap!

(1946 – ) singer, songwriter, author & actress