Our prosperity as a nation depends upon the personal financial prosperity of each of us as individuals.
He who spends more than he earns is sowing the winds of needless self-indulgence from which he is sure to reap the whirlwinds of trouble and humiliation.
The reason why we have never found measure of wealth. We never sought it.
If you desire to help thy friend, do so in a way that will not bring thy friend’s burdens upon thyself.
Preceding accomplishment must be desire. Thy desires must be strong and definite.
As for time, all men have it in abundance.
It was apparent that no one could do for the scribe what the scribe had done for himself.
Luck has a peculiar habit of favoring those who do not depend on it.
Seek advice from those who are competent through their own experience and success to give it.
The more wisdom we know the more we may earn. Those who seek to learn more of their craft shall be richly rewarded.
Budget thy expenses that thou mayest have coins to pay for thy necessities, to pay for thy enjoyments, and to gratify thy worthwhile desires without spending more than nine-tenths of thy earnings.
Each man has to work out his own understanding of what needs to be done, and then prepare himself to take advantage of the opportunity to succeed in a big way.
Without wisdom, gold is quickly lost by those who have it.
We are more apt to change our minds when right than wrong.
Wealth that stays to give enjoyment and satisfaction to its owner comes gradually, because it is a child born of knowledge and persistent purpose.
Wealth that comes quickly, goeth the same way.
I found the road to wealth when I decided that a part of all I earned was mine to keep.
It is true that money cannot buy happiness but it does make it possible for you to enjoy the best that the world has to offer.
Advice is one thing that is freely given away, but watch that you take only what is worth having. He who takes advice about his savings from one who is inexperienced in such matters, shall pay with his savings for proving the falsity of their opinions.
A part of all I earn is mine to keep.′ Say it in the morning when you first arise. Say it at noon. Say it at night. Say it each hour of every day. Say it to yourself until the words stand out like letters of fire across the sky.