Subject: Money (Page 35)

They were living high on the cob.

Before borrowing from a friend, decide which you need most.

Take all the fools out of this world and there wouldn’t be any fun living in it, or profit.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

Professional men, they have no cares; whatever happens, they get theirs.

(1902 – 1971) American humorist & poet

When a feller says, ‘It hain’t the money, but the principle o’ th’ thing’, it’s the money.

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

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

Nothing will dispel enthusiasm like a small admission fee.

(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist

There is only one thing for a man to do who is married to a woman who enjoys spending money, and that is enjoy earning it.

(1902 – 1971) American humorist & poet

A set of rules laid out by professionals to show the way they would like to act if it was profitable.

(1902 – 1963) Danish actor

I'm gonna ask the Falcons for so much money they'll have to put me on layaway.

American football player

I love to go to Washington – if only to be near my money.

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

Money frees you from doing things you dislike; since I dislike doing nearly everything, money is handy.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

The price of any product produced for a government agency will be not less than the square of the initial Firm Fixed-Price Contract.

People will swim through shit if you put a few bob in it.

(1925 – 1980) British comedian & actor

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

If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments.

(1907 – 1987) journalist & columnist

Untold Wealth: That which does not appear on income tax returns.

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

Keep up with the Grabowskis… you'll never make enough to keep up with the Joneses.

No matter how long or how hard you shop for an item, after you've bought it it will be on sale somewhere cheaper.

I’m not a paranoid deranged millionaire; Goddammit, I’m a billionaire.

(1905 – 1976) industrialist, aviator, engineer, film producer & philanthropist