You’re about to read 20 money quotes from some of the best historical figures on how to make money.
Whether your goal is to start a business or get rich, these quotes will provide inspiration, motivation, and practical advice to help
you reach your goals.
Someday in your life, you heard a phrase that choked you because it was passionate, heroic, or inspirational.
Many of them come from great men or women; most importantly, the knowledge they bring to us is invaluable.
Making money online also shares these values.
So, let’s look at some of those quotes to get inspired in our daily routine.
Most of the quotes below are from people who have achieved great things.
They are often world leaders and everyday people like philosophers, scientists, poets, or other literary figures.
People who achieve excellence often work very hard to achieve it.
They put in long hours at a job and are willing to take risks.
Their passion drives them, and they have the mental discipline to persevere.
Making money is a process that requires dedication, focus, and determination.
However, it’s also essential to have the right mindset.
The following quotes are inspiring quotes on money that will help motivate you to make money and achieve financial success.
1-“Money is like a sixth sense without which you cannot completely use the other five. W. Somerset Maugham.”
William Somerset Maugham was an English novelist, short story writer, playwright, and screenwriter.
He is widely considered the greatest English novelist of the 20th century and one of the best-selling novelists.
He is best known for his novels and short stories, often set in exotic locations.
His early works frequently explored colonialism and imperialism’s moral and psychological consequences, and his later writings focused on the human
condition.
As a wealthy man, he owned several homes and estates, one of which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cornwall.
2-“I’ll not deny that money talks; I heard it once: It said, ‘Goodbye.’ Richard Armour.”
Richard Willard Armour was an American poet and author of more than 6,000 works of assorted poetry and light prose published in more than 200
magazines.
He also wrote over sixty books.
He was born in 1906 in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California.
He attended Pomona College and Harvard University and obtained a Ph.D. in English philology from Harvard.
He became a Professor of English at Scripps College and then at Claremont Graduate School in Claremont, California.
Armour wrote funny poems in a style reminiscent of Ogden Nash.
These poems were often featured in the newspaper Sunday supplements, a feature called Armour’s Armory.
3-“When I was young, I thought money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old, I know it is. Oscar Wilde.”
Oscar Wilde, one of the greatest writers of the 19th century, was born into a wealthy family in Dublin in 1854.
At 18, he was sent away to boarding school, where he was bullied and teased.
Wilde was a great wit and used it to criticize society’s structure.
He felt England was too restrictive with its rules and laws, so he left for Paris, where he lived for three years, returning to England in 1881 to finish his
work.
He was one of the most influential writers of the late Romantic period and the early Twentieth century.
He is most famous for his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, published in 1891 two years after his death.
Set in the fictional mid-Victorian era.
The novel was a story of psychology rather than gothic fiction, and Wilde introduced many psychological concepts into the book.
4-“A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money. W. C. Fields.”
W. C. Fields was the pseudonym of William Claude Dukenfield, a prolific author of American short stories, humorous essays, and occasional novels.
He was also a prolific poet, especially in the vein of the Cummings and imagism schools.
He was a master of the short story, and his work was often characterized by quiet, self-deprecating humor.
He once said that a rich man is nothing but a poor man with money, and he is right.
One of the wealthiest men in the United States at the time, Fields, was known for his witty and acerbic remarks.
He was also known for his cynicism and bluntness.
His most famous quote was spoken by his character Fezzik in the film Casablanca: “I love the taste of money, and I love the feel of money.
5-“Never confuse the size of your paycheck with the size of your talent. Marlon Brando.”
Marlon Brando (born October 18, 1924) is an American actor, film director, producer, and screenwriter.
He is the only actor to have won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Emmy Award.
He was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He is known for his role in The Godfather film and his portrayals in The Wild Bunch, The Godfather: Part II, and
God’s Own Country.
As a young man, Marlon Brando was a troubled youth. He was the son of actors Anna and Marlon Brando.
Many times, they clashed with his father, who was often critical.
Marlon was also challenging with his younger siblings; he frequently argued with his sister, Maria, who tried to mediate their differences.
6-“First, have a definite, clear, practical ideal; a goal, an objective. Second, have the necessary means to achieve your ends: wisdom, money, materials,
and methods. Third, adjust all your means to that end.” –Aristotle.
Aristotle (384–322 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher, scientist, and artist.
He was born into a wealthy family in Stagira, Greece, the son of a wealthy landowner. He was the father of the philosopher Plato and became one of
the most influential philosophers of the ancient world.
Aristotle was the greatest philosopher, scientist, and artist of his time.
In philosophy, the Aristotelian view holds fundamental laws of reality derived from the nature of the physical world and its constituents.
Aristotle believed that the universe was created from four elements: earth, air, fire, and water.
He also thought the universe had four elements and started with a single substance, the primordial “Pangaea.”
7-“Do what you love, and the money will follow. Marsha Sinetar.”
She began her career as a primary teacher, then became an English teacher and a K-5 principal.
She soon became a consultant for local and state projects designing curricula for individualized instruction and mentally disabled students.
In 1980, she left the public sector to start Sinetar & Associates, Inc., customizing leadership programs for senior management of multinational Fortune
500 corporations.
Concurrently with her private sector work, she began writing and is the author of numerous business articles, over 20 books (including children’s
books), and a growing number of professional Monographs and recordings.
As part of her lifelong passion for what she calls “true learning,” Sinetar began a small R&D arm and Archives in 2000.
8-“Wealth flows from energy and ideas. William Feather.”
William Feather was an American publisher, editor, and author.
He owned William Feather and Sons, a publishing house based in New York, NY, specializing in books on etiquette, parties, and entertainment.
He also published the magazine The Feather and the Arrow.
Born in Jamestown, New York, Feather relocated to Cleveland in 1903 with his family.
After earning a degree from Western Reserve University in 1910.
He was working as a reporter for the Cleveland Press.
In 1916, he established William Feather Magazine.
He also wrote for and published other magazines, including Half-Life Mencken’s The American Mercury.
He ran a successful printing business and wrote several books.
9-“Greed is not a financial issue. It’s a heart issue. Andy Stanley.”
Andy Stanley is an American author, pastor, and church planter.
He is best known as the founder and senior leader of the Church Development Center (CDC).
This organization helps other nonprofits grow by providing resources, training, and additional support.
He was attracted to the large Christian church where he grew up at a young age.
His mother, an evangelical Christian, was also a leader there.
After graduating high school, Stanley studied business at Georgia Southern University.
During this time, he became a born-again Christian and decided to pursue a career in ministry.
He Also Earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Colorado State University and a Master of Business Administration from
The University of Denver.
10-“Your ideas and things you do are dumb and stupid and make no sense – until you start getting recognized and making money.
Then you’re a genius. GloZell”
GloZell Lynette Simon, popularly known as GloZell Green, is an American internet personality who became famous through her YouTube videos,
mostly comedies and song parodies.
Additionally, she appears on shows such as ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ and ‘The Dr. Oz Show after performing at the World Famous Comedy Store The
Laugh Factory and several other venues.
She established her YouTube Channel in 2008. Most of her early videos were ‘translations’ of pop songs, like ‘Tik Tok’ by Kesha and ‘Rude Boy’ by
Rihanna.
Later, she began parodying popular music videos as well.
She first became popular in 2011 after actor Elijah Wood mentioned her vlog during an interview.
In 2012, she participated in the Cinnamon Challenge. In this internet food challenge, one had to
eat a spoonful of ground cinnamon in a minute.
Her video went viral but ranked on The Guardian’s ‘Viral Video Chart.’
She also released two singles in 2013.
She gained a lot of attention in 2015 after her interview with then-US President Barack Obama, which took place at the White House. In 2016, she
played a lead role in Escape the Night’s web series.
GloZell won the Streamy Award for the best ensemble cast and the rest of the cast.
11-“Make sure to save for the future and keep making money! Jam Master Jay.”
Jam Master Jay (born James Y. M. Hyatt, Jr.; January 21, 1965– October 30, 2002).
He was an American musician best known as the lead vocalist and keyboardist of the group RUN-DMC, which he co-founded in 1982 with his group
mates.
In 1992, Jay introduced the world to the group with the hit single “Mystery of Iniquity.
Before being a founder of Run-DMC, Jay was a rock group The Uptowns member, and a founding member of the Hip Hop group 2 Live Crew.
The American rapper, producer, songwriter, singer, and record label owner appeared on Dr. Dre’s produced track “The Next Episode” from the album.
The Chronic 2001, along with fellow rappers Eminem and 50 Cent.
The song’s theme is that Dre and 50 Cent are the new NWA, while Jay is the group’s elder statesman.
12-“Making money from money is like aerobatics. Alisher Usmanov.”
Alisher Usmanov, the Russian billionaire and the country’s wealthiest man, has made billions from oil, steel, and other resources since he founded the
metals-processing firm Metallurg International in the 1970s.
Based in London, the company makes everything from airplane parts to door frames.
13-“The secret to my success is making other people money. And, never, ever, ever be ashamed about trying to earn as much as possible for
yourself if the person you’re working with is also making money. That’s life! Simon Cowell.”
On January 21, 1965, Simon Cowell was born in London, England.
He was the only child born to his parents, the English actress, singer, and television personality Linda Dobbs and the English businessman Paul Nickell.
His parents were both of English and Scottish descent.
His father is the English businessman Paul Nickell, the chairman and chief executive of his family’s private equity firm, Nickell Capital Partners, and his
mother is Linda Dobbs.
Simon Cowell is an English business magnate, television personality, film producer, and music producer.
He is best known for his work as a television personality on the British version of The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent.
14-“Spending money is much more difficult than making money. Jack Ma.”
Jack Ma, also known as Ma Yun, is the founder and chairman of the Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba.
He is also the founder, chairman, and CEO of the online payment company Alipay and the financial technology company Ant Financial, which Ma also
founded.
Jack Ma became the first billionaire in the People’s Republic of China in 2014, with a net worth of $45.8 billion.
He is chairman and CEO of Alibaba, the world’s largest company by market capitalization.
He is also the chairman of the company’s board.
He was ranked the second-richest man globally by Forbes in 2014 and the richest in 2015.
Born in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, to English parents, Jack Ma and Linda Dobbs, Jack Ma spent his childhood in Hong Kong and Singapore.
At 11, he moved to England and grew up in Harlow, Essex, where he attended a self-contained preparatory school, Holland Park School.
In the early years of Alibaba, Jack Ma was the company’s sole owner and ran day-to-day operations.
Jack Ma was also the chairman of the company until 2014.
Alibaba founder Jack Ma, the charismatic and hands-on chairman of the world’s largest online retailer, has a simple philosophy for success: “Do
better.”
15-“Making money is a happiness. And that’s a great incentive. Making other people happy is a super-happiness. Muhammad Yunus.”
Muhammad Yunus is an economist, author, and banker awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his pioneering work in microcredit.
He founded the Bangladesh Grameen Bank, the world’s first bank that provides small loans and savings to the rural poor.
Muhammad Yunus is the only non-westerner to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
He was also awarded the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015, the highest honor awarded to civilians in the United States.
He founded the Grameen Bank, the world’s largest grassroots lending organization.
He is also the Bank of South Sudan and founder of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa.
16-“Just because you’re working does not mean you’re making money. That’s two very different things in show business. Billy Porter.”
Billy Porter is an American actor, dancer, singer, songwriter, director, producer, and choreographer.
He is best known for his portrayal of Spencer in the musical film Hamilton and his portrayal of Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical The Muses, which
won the Tony.
Award for Best Musical and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
He also holds the record for the longest career as a performer in a Broadway musical.
17-“Making money is a hobby that will complement your other hobbies. Scott Alexander.”
Scott Alexander has been a writer at large since 2006.
He has written for The New York Times, Salon, and The Washington Post and has appeared on The Colbert Report, The Daily Show, and many other
television and radio programs.
Scott Alexander is an American author, blogger, and internet personality.
He is the blog, science fiction, and fantasy creator and author of the novel Capsule.
His most recent novel is Lazarus, published in April 2016.
He also authorizes the Hugo Award-winning short story “The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress.”
18-“I like the art of making money more than money. Richard Rawlings.”
Richard Ray Rawlings is a business owner, writer, and television personality from America.
The Discovery Channel’s reality television series ‘Fast N’ Loud centers around him and his several entrepreneurial ventures, including the Gas Monkey
Garage, Gas Monkey Bar N’ Grill, and Gas Monkey Live music venues.
A Texas native, Rawlings’ interest in cars developed early.
He used to attend auto shows with his father and built cars. He bought his first car when he was 14 years old.
He obtained a high school diploma from Eastern Hills High School and served as a law enforcement officer for the next few years.
In 1999, he set up the printing and advertising company Lincoln Press, which he sold five years later.
In 2002, he opened Gas Monkey Garage, a car shop that constructs customized vehicles for its patrons worldwide.
‘Fast N’ Loud’ premiered on Discovery in 2012 and has since become one of the most popular car shows in the world.
Rawlings stars in another Discovery series, ‘Garage Rehab.’ In 2015, he published his autobiography, ‘Fast N’ Loud: Blood, Sweat, and Beers, through
William Morrow’s publishing company.
19-“The time making money should be greater than the time that you are spending money. Sophia Amoruso.”
Sophia Rose Amoruso is an American businesswoman and author.
She is the founder and CEO of Nasty Gal, an e-commerce company that sells women’s clothing and accessories.
Amoruso is also the author of the book GIRLBOSS, published in October 2016.
She is an American entrepreneur, best-selling author, and former eBay executive.
She is the founder and CEO of the fashion retailer Nasty Gal, acquired by Revolve in 2016.
Amoruso was an executive at eBay for eight years.
She headed the brand management team for eBay seller categories and the seller services group.
She was among the first ten eBay sellers to reach one million in sales and was rated in the Top 100 Most Influential People on the Internet.
20-“Making money is easy. It is. The difficult thing in life is not making it; it’s keeping it. John McAfee.”
McAfee is a self-proclaimed computer security and privacy specialist, a professional security researcher, and a programmer.
He is known for his outspokenness and some of his controversial statements.
He founded McAfee in 1992 and started working for the company full-time in 1994.
In May 2000, he co-founded the company known as McAfee, Inc., and became a chief executive officer in September 2000.
John McAfee is a computer programmer and entrepreneur best known for his work on antivirus software and cryptocurrency.
He was the chief security officer of McAfee until February 2014, having held the position since January 2011, when he succeeded McAfee Inc. CEO
Gary Grossman.
He was employed in January 2011 after the departure of co-founder John McAfee.
He remained with McAfee until February 2014, when he left to join an investor group led by Accel Partners.
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In today’s society, money is everything.
People spend their lives working hard to make money to buy things they want or need.
But what does money buy?
There are many things that money can buy, but there are also many things that it cannot.
“Money can buy you a new car but cannot buy you happiness.”
“Money can buy you a new house but cannot buy you love.”
So what is the point of making money if it cannot buy everything we want?
Many people spend their lives working hard to make money, but they never stop to think about what they are working for.
They get caught up in the rat race and forget what is truly important in life.
If we stopped and thought about it, we would all realize that there are more important things in life than material objects.
1. Make a plan: “You need to know how much money you make and how you spend your money.”
2. Follow your plan: “If you want to save money, you must be disciplined about how much money you keep.”
3. Invest in yourself: “It is good to have money. Investing in yourself and your skills is the best way to make money.
When it comes to setting goals, it is essential to be realistic.
It does not mean that you should not aim high, but rather that you should set achievable goals.
Here are some tips to help you make money your goal:
1. Figure out what you want to achieve.
Do you want to make more money?
Save up for a specific purchase?
Pay off debt?
Once you know your goal, you can start working towards it.
2. Make a plan. Having a plan will help you stay on track and reach your goal.
Decide how much money you need to make or save each month, and then put together a budget or savings plan accordingly.
3. Set a deadline. Giving yourself a deadline will help motivate you to reach your goal.
When setting and achieving financial goals, making a plan is essential.
But more is needed to have a plan; you must stick to it to see results.
Here are some tips to help you make a plan and stick to it:
1. Set realistic goals. If your goal is unrealistic, you will likely get discouraged and give up.
2. Write down your goals. Having them written down will help you stay focused on your goals.
3. Make a budget. Knowing how much money you have coming in and going out will help you stay on track with your spending and Saving.
4. Automate your savings. Set up automatic transfers into your savings account so that you’re automatically putting money away each month.
When it comes to setting and achieving financial goals, motivation and discipline are key.
You can track your progress along the way.
Seeing the progress you’re making will help keep you motivated to continue working towards your goal.
It takes time and consistency to achieve any goal, especially regarding money.
Yet, many of us give up too quickly or get sidetracked.
You must be patient and consistent if you’re serious about making money your goal.
Here are a few tips to help you stay on track:
1. Make a plan: A clear plan is essential for success. What steps do you need to take to reach your goal? Could you write them down and refer back to them often?
2. Set realistic milestones: Trying to achieve too much too soon will only lead to frustration. Set small, achievable milestones that you can celebrate along the way.
3. Stay focused: It’s easy to get distracted when chasing after a goal, but staying focused is critical.
Reviewing your progress regularly when working towards a financial goal is important.
Here are a few tips to help you stay on track:
1. Set regular check-ins with yourself. Whether weekly, monthly, or quarterly, put some time on your calendar to reflect on how you’re doing.
2. Keep a detailed record of your progress. It can be in the form of a journal, spreadsheet, or even just a simple list. Having this record will help you
Please examine how far you’ve come and what areas to focus on.
To make money your goal, you should celebrate your successes!
It will help keep you motivated and on track.
Here are a few tips to help you celebrate your accomplishments:
1. Take the time to recognize your accomplishments, no matter how small they may be.
2. Reward yourself for reaching your goals, whether with a special treat or simply by taking a break from work.
3. Share your successes with others. This will make you feel good and inspire those around you.
4. Keep a positive attitude and don’t dwell on setbacks. Remember that every step forward is a success!
“I love money. I love everything about it. I bought some pretty good stuff. I got myself a $300 pair of socks. Got a fur sink. An electric dog polisher. A
gasoline-powered turtleneck sweater. And, of course, I bought some dumb stuff, too.” – Steve Martin.
“If you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people He gives it to.” – Dorothy Parker.
“The best way to make money is to do something that someone else will pay you for.” – Sam Levenson.
“You can be young without money, but you can’t be old without it.” – Tennessee Williams.
There is no single formula for success, but many valuable quotes can inspire and motivate us to pursue our goals.
Here are ten quotes about success that may help you find your path to success:
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs.
“Success is not final. Failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that count.” – Winston Churchill.
“If you want to make your dreams come true, the first thing you must do is wake up.” – J.M. Power.
“Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill.
“I have failed again and again throughout my life. That’s why I’ve been successful.” – Michael Jordan.
“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the best.” -John D. Rockefeller.
“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” – Beverly Sills.
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails always to reach my destination.” -Jimmy Dean.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters.
“The best way to make money is to start your own business. If you don’t have the money to do that, then the next best thing is to hustle.” – Russell Simmons.
“You can be anything or anyone you want. Just act like it.” – George Clooney.
“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.” – Vidal Sassoon.
Saving is a critical habit to develop.
It not only provides security in case of an emergency but can also help you reach your financial goals.
Here are some quotes to help motivate you to save:
1. “The habit of saving is itself an education; it fosters every virtue, teaches self-denial, diligence, and forethought, and thus cultivates the habits of
industry, frugality, and careful economy.” – Samuel Smiles
2. “Saving is a fine thing. More fine than spending.”
-Savings Quotes- George Horace Lorimer
3. “If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting.” -Benjamin Franklin
4. “Frugality includes all the other virtues.” -Cicero
5. “I am thankful for a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning, and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home…. I am
thankful for the piles of laundry and ironing because it means my loved ones are nearby.” – Nancie J. Carmody.”
“The rich invest their money and spend what is left; the poor spend their money and invest what is left.”
Money might not buy love, but a new study suggests that it is more strongly related to happiness than some think.
This is especially true when comparing incomes with the incomes of other people.
Einstein says, “Money is like a seventh sense without which nothing can be done.”
This quote illustrates the importance of money in our society.
While it is true that money is essential, other things are important. Einstein was intelligent and knew money could not buy happiness or love.
In the book of Proverbs, Solomon says that money is a good thing.
He says it is a blessing from God and can be used to help others.
However, he also says that money can be the root of all kinds of evil if it is not used wisely.
“There is no mistaking that money is power,” said Gandhi.
“But it is a power that must be used wisely.”
Gandhi went on to say you can use that money for good or evil.
“You can use it to help those in need, or you can use it to exploit them.
It all depends on how we use it.”
He cautioned that we should be careful not to let money control us.
“We should use it to serve others, not ourselves.”
God’s word says a lot about money!
In the Bible, we are told to be good stewards of our resources and to use our money to help others.
We are also instructed not to worry about money but to trust God’s provision.
Money is a tool you can use for good or for evil, and it is up to us to decide how we will use it.
God wants us to use our money wisely and for His glory.
These quotes have been a great reminder to keep going when times get tough.
They inspire you and give you the motivation or reassurance to keep moving forward, even if it means taking on some online work.
It’s worth it!
Nothing in this life comes for free, so be prepared to do the required work.
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