Money-minded Philosopher Pillows

"Think of the raising of taxes as a motivational tool to go out and make more money."

Financial Eyesight

Pollution and money

'Whoever said 'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself' never had a room full of angry shareholders.'

'Can he call you back? He's taking time to stop and smell the profits.'

"Gas. Regular. Premium. Super. You don’t want to know."

'I don't know if money grows on trees, son. I know it doesn't grow in fields.'

Economic Outlook Conference - 'Remember the seating is optimist, pessimist, optimist,...'

'It's crunch time, Caldwell. That's the time between when you're born, and when you make your first million.'

Flat tax - equal burden?

Stockbroker and Psychotherapist: Money won't make you happy and therapy won't make you rich.

'I'm worried about all these unemployed. They're still on our payroll'

"I was a stockbroker first, but when I realized how much time I spent praying, I figured, what the heck?"

Money god

"Yes, I am interested in taking a fresh look at my holdings."

"Money is life's report card."

Economic Downturns

'Maximising shareholder value doesn't count.'

'I got a big refund on my income tax.'

"Lucky for you, you died during a bear market."

"Stocks edged lower on the news there's more to life than the accumulation of material things..."

"I can't understand it, we did quite well in the first three quarters.

"The problem with capitalism is the unequal sharing of wealth. The problem with socialism is the equal sharing of wealth..."

Accountant Manqué

'If congress regulates obscene bonuses, isn't that a violation of the first amendment?'

"I don't know whether to love you or leave you - but then that's the reality of arbitrage."

Portfolio, 2014 - For a richer enjoyment, allow to age.

"No, I don't believe youth is wasted on the young. I believe money is."

Power/Expenditures

"I hope you love me for my money, not for who I am."

'We do spend a lot and tax a lot, but it's the price you pay for living in a money-based economy.'

'I'm a 100% consistent investor. I buy bonds when I should buy stocks when I should buy bonds.'

"If that income is personal, why do I have to tell you about it"?

'It may seem we're sinking deeper into debt, but really we're just experiencing a quarter of negative growth.'

'If money doesn't grow on trees, why do banks have branches?'