Quotes about "Money & Wealth"

Some people think it's a law that when productivity goes up, everybody benefits. There is no economic law that says technological progress has to benefit everybody or even most people. It's possible that productivity can go up and the economic pie gets bigger, but the majority of people don't share in that gain. ”

There can be no real freedom without the freedom to fail. ”

The capacity to be puzzled is the premise of all creation, be it in art or in science. ”

I don't like apartments - the idea of other people living, copulating and defecating above me - they make me feel as trapped as a slice of ham in a sandwich. When I was a student in Paris, I always rented attics right at the top of buildings, and as soon as I was making enough money, I bought houses. ”

Is a currency worth anything if no one wants it? We used to buy shoes in Italy. Remember? ”

I never became a writer for the money. I am a poet first. Even getting published is a miracle for poets. ”

I don't feel like I'm an artist with a capital 'A.' ”

In Las Vegas, the magnitude is impressive, but the humanity is gone. It feels like you're being intimidated out of your money instead of inviting you to come have this experience. ”

If teams are doubting me and offering me such a small amount of money, it might not be worth moving my family. ”

I believe with great fortunes come great responsibility, so with our family's assets and many wealthy friends, we could help raise a lot of money to help others. ”