But a tax on luxuries would no other effect than to raise their price. It would fall wholly on the consumer, and could neither increase wages nor lower profits.

The farmer and manufacturer can no more live without profit than the labourer without wages.

Nothing contributes so much to the prosperity and happiness of a country as high profits.

There can be no rise in the value of labour without a fall of profits.

There is no way of keeping profits up but by keeping wages down.

Neither a state nor a bank ever have had unrestricted power of issuing paper money without abusing that power.

If a tax on malt would raise the price of beer, a tax on bread must raise the price of bread.

Profits are not made by differential cleverness, but by differential stupidity.

Money is neither a material to work upon nor a tool to work with.

The exchangeable value of all commodities rises as the difficulties of their production increase.

There can be no greater error then in supposing that capital is increased by non-consumption.

He thoroughly intended to do some major grovelling. Olympic-style begging, if necessary.

When there faith, the world is balanced.

Quit hating and trying be like the next man. Get on your own grind & be better than the next man, whether you gotta hustle, work a job or whatever just do you.

There is nothing more important than love. And no law higher." - Malcolm Fade

For sleep, riches and health to be truly enjoyed, they must be interrupted.

It is a sin to be poor.

Honor isn't about making the right choices. It's about dealing with the consequences.

I'm fascinated by but afraid of animals.

I know for a fact that I am not as fulfilled, happy or passionate about life if I have not spent time helping others.

Money is a life skill – and as parents, grandparents, interested adults – it's up to us to make sure our children are prepared for the financial world they are going to face.