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“Money is like an iron ring we've put through our noses. We've forgotten that we designed it, and it's now leading us around. I think it's time to figure out where we want to go--in my opinion toward sustainability and community--and then design a money system that gets us there.”
Bernard Lietaer (1942–2019) first seen 1997 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in Beyond Greed and Scarcity, YES! A Journal of Positive Futures , (Spring 1997)
“While economic textbooks claim that people and corporations are competing for markets and resources... in reality they are competing for money - using markets and resources to do so. So designing new money systems really amounts to redesigning the target that orients much human effort.”
Bernard Lietaer (1942–2019) first seen 1997 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in Beyond Greed and Scarcity, YES! A Journal of Positive Futures , (Spring 1997)
“When we think about money, we tend to take for granted its basic characteristics, which have remained unchanged for centuries. We are not likely to visit the hidden assumptions embedded in our familiar money system, and we are even less likely to re-examine them in search of solutions.”
Bernard Lietaer (1942–2019) said by 2019 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Don't worry so much about money. Worry about if people start deciding to kill reporters. That's a quote. For the reason why, you can say I want reporters to know I make more money than them, especially Matt Pearce.”
Sam Hyde (born 1985) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Neo-Nazi website raises $150,000 to fight Southern Poverty Law Center lawsuit (June 6, 2017)
“'I'm never going to go away with this for the sake of money. I'm never going to be silenced for money. That's not going to happen.'”
Wade Robson (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Health care costs so darn much because we pay so darn little for it… So we have almost no incentive to care about how much it cost… Most of what we spend on health care is other people’s money. We never spend other people’s money as carefully as we spend our own.”
David R. Henderson (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Obstacles to money will remain as long as you harbor the desire to earn it. When you become inattentive to money, it will come to you in abundance.”
Dada Bhagwan (1908–1988) said by 1988 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Ethics is the essence of worldly dealings. If you are ethical but do not have a lot of money, you will still have peace of mind and if you are unethical but have a lot of money, you will be miserable.”
Dada Bhagwan (1908–1988) said by 1988 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In fact, those who cheat get cheated! And the person who gets cheated will have the experience; he gets the experience and becomes educated. All the money that was wrongful is taken away; and the right money is put to good use!”
Dada Bhagwan (1908–1988) said by 1988 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Art of Allowing Others to Cheat Us Knowingly (2012), p.12
“When central banks print a lot of money to relieve a crisis, buy stocks, gold, and commodities because their value will rise and the value of paper money will fall.”
Ray Dalio (born 1949) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order by Ray Dalio" (at 6m43s), Principles by Ray Dalio, 2 March 2022.
“Specificity is what makes good storytelling, and good storytelling is what makes money, and making money is then what encourages new producers to invest in different stories about Asians.”
Constance Wu (born 1982) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in "Fresh Off the Boat Star: I Don't Need to Represent Every Asian Mom Ever" in Time (10 February 2015)
“Film making is a miniature sized capitalism. Money and money people talk. Some people tend to think they can be more creative than the director they hire.”
Hideo Nakata (born 1961) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Hideo Nakata interview: on directing Chatroom, the Internet, and making films in the UK (June 8, 2011)
“Some $300 million is not a big sum to you. Compared to the amount of money you spent here in ten years, this sum is sufficient for only ten days of fighting. And with this sum, you ask me to score a victory or to check communist aggression, a task which you failed to fulfil in six years, with all US forces, and with such an amount of money. This is absurd.”
Nguyễn Văn Thiệu (1923–2001) said by 2001 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We need a radical reappraisal of public finance in Nigeria. We spend money without thinking. We have carried on for too long thinking more about how to spend money, reflecting less on how to raise revenue — largely because of the seasonal oil windfalls. A modern state cannot build its finances on oil windfalls and hand-outs. The revenue base must be well established, reliable and predictable.”
Simon Kolawole (born 1972) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Nigeria Needs a Fiscal Revolution. Thisday Backpage editorial. September 19, 2021.
“Eat that money without compromising with them. If they come to bribe you, accept the money but don’t vote for them because you will be alone while voting. Do not fear because you will have committed no sin and God cannot be angry with you.”
Matthias Ssekamaanya (born 1936) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: ‘Eat’ the money, but vote development, says bishop (February 18, 2015)
“We want to make money, wanting to make money is important because the business is sustainable. But, then, we also want to be able to have a good impact on the lives of people.”
Bilikiss Adebiyi (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Money is not an end, Value is the end. Focus on adding value to the society and money will follow”.”
Bolanle Austen-Peters (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have always been the child who saw herself making her own money; maybe because I came from a humble background where asking for anything felt like a taboo. You just knew there wasn’t any money. I am a huge believer in spending on myself, because I don’t want anyone to feel like without them, I wouldn’t have the life I have,”
Nancy Isime (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I would like this country to be the number one country in Africa. It could be. But we have got such thoroughly selfish people who get the money and don’t even know what to do with it. And because they steal the money, they don’t dare bring it out to do better things.”
Mabel Segun (1930–2025) said by 2025 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“For those sitting on a fence, always criticizing, why don’t they give it a shot. Get into the system and make a film. Live by example. Make those kinds of films, you’d like to watch. If you have not made money or lost money in this industry, then just don’t talk. Don’t criticize”
Uche Jombo (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Andrej Babis must prove that he used taxed money for the transaction. If not, he has no right to be in politics and take care of taxpayers' money”
Petr Fiala (born 1964) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Pandora Papers: How leak is being reported around the world (4 October 2021)
“If Lindsey Graham really said that the money for the killing of Russians is the best money the US ever spent . . . I hope that in our country, the sons or grandchildren of Sudoplatov are alive, his pupils, or the descendants of his pupils [...] It’s not even hard. We have his address.”
Margarita Simonyan (born 1980) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Comments on Russian television cited in "RT chief wants US senator Lindsey Graham killed over remarks in Kyiv" The Times (30 May 2023)
“Russian soldiers are fighting for the money, Ukrainian soldiers, Ukrainian citizens are fighting for the future of our children - and you feel the difference between the money and the children.”
Vitali Klitschko (born 1971) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Ukraine war: Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko says it is 'a big privilege for every man' to defend Ukraine and warns Russian soldiers to 'go away'", Sky News, 31 March 2022
“Nothing is important but what we do and how well we do it. If money comes-well and good; if not-we may regret not having had the thrill of plenty to carry out our dreams; but there is comfort in the thought of having lived without being tempted away from our principles by too much consideration for a pile of money. (October 17th)”
Art Young (1866–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Running a business will take up everything you think you have and a whole lot more after that. This is why it is very important to do what you love and not just pursue money. The pursuit of money provides little solace during tough times.”
Rapelang Rabana wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Huge sums of money have remained in the Western Zones, entirely in the hands of big capitalists and profiteers, money which they had made from war deliveries and speculation. German banking and industrial monopolies have remained in the Western zones and many of them have as good as been transformed into branches of Wall Street, that is branches of American banks and industrial monopolies.”
Vasily Sokolovsky (1897–1968) said by 1968 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I’m concerned that if we add more money, we will send most of the money to law enforcement. And when we do that, we know what happens. We saw it with crack. We saw it with opioids before, in the 1960s. What happens is more black and brown people will be arrested. Do not forget that.”
Carl Hart (born 1966) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Money is a separate part it is essential part it is important for sure when i first started earning from YouTube for me it was like ok i will not pay any attention to this because I'll get spoiled i will corrupt my mind I'll buy things that i shouldn't i would never focus on money i would just keep on creating, like i don't want to stop that was my mindset.”
CarryMinati (born 1999) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Power and the money, money and the power Minute after minute, hour after hour Everybody's runnin', but half of them ain't lookin' It's goin' on in the kitchen, but I don't know what's cookin'”
Coolio (1963–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“He does it because he wants to.” “Then I was right the first time,” she said decisively. “He’s a fool.” “For doing something that makes him happy?” “For giving it away for free.” “Maybe he’s got enough money,” suggested the Swagman. She turned and stared at him. “Do you know anyone who’s got enough money?” The Swagman smiled. “Maybe he’s a fool,” he said at last.”
Mike Resnick (1942–2020) said by 2020 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I want to get money out to people. We have way too much money sitting there that should be going to renters and to landlords who are suffering”
Kathy Hochul (born 1958) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The spark for a relationship might come for free—a look, a word. But the fuel to keep it going would always be expensive. Money might not buy happiness, but the lack of money could buy endless unhappiness for any two people.”
Kenn Kaufman (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Yes. "Stop wasting your parents' money". Be like Mike Johnson, get into government, and waste everyone's money.”
Ronny Chieng (born 1985) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“These big growers have a lot of money because we earned all that money for them. Because of our sweat and our labor that we put on the land.”
Jessie Lopez De La Cruz (1919–2013) said by 2013 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Please this is to encourage you, no matter what you are doing, don’t let go of God’s hands, keep striving to be better. Again for the ones that still date married men because of money, please stop because the consequences are generational. Same money you will get if you work hard and be content”
Nichole Banna (born 1989) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Nichole Banna Encourage young actresses to desist from vices Vanguard(November 19 ,2017)
“No amount of money in the world can make me go nude. God, I have my principles and beliefs. I can’t just do that. I don’t think money can buy my nudity.”
Yvonne Enakhena first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Yvonne shun nudesVanguard (January 17,2014)
“Let me tell you a secret. If you want loads of money… then give out money, I have never seen a giver lack.”
Bridgette Radebe (born 1960) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Incarceration is very popular among conservatives, and yet many conservatives are Christians who don't often make the connection between the amount of money we're spending to incarcerate people versus the amount of money it would take to do preventative work and get a good education.”
Heidi Neumark (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Should there be a case where people are interested in paying for homes earlier, an account will be opened and the money will be used as collateral to indicate to banks that there is demand but that money cannot be withdrawn. Should the project fail, those who failed would be refunded to those who paid. This does not change how banks do their business of studying projects before investing in them.”
Cécile Murumunawabo (born 1968) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Cécile Murumunawabo said, The New Times (02 October 2017)
“Come in with the concessional public money so that we can be able to attract the private money.”
Gérardine Mukeshimana (born 1970) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Africa’s food future depends on financing smallholders, youth and women – IFAD newTimes (September 09, 2026)
“Everyone has their own choices in life. I can’t judge those who feel they don’t need a husband once they have money. But personally, I do want a husband. I dream of having a family, and I don’t believe that financial independence should take that away. Even if I had all the money in the world, I would still wish for a family, because it is something every person naturally desires.”
Kate Bashabe (born 1990) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We can’t survive with money made from acting alone … I try to do other things aside acting … The money in the movie ‘thing’ is really not enough for us. I do buying and selling. When I travel, I come back with a whole lot of stuffs to sell and all that”
Mary Uranta first seen 2012 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: We Can't Survive With Money Made From Acting Alone--Mary Uranta Reveals Modern Gahna ( 01 Dec 2012)
“I’ll always prefer a loving romantic man over one with so much money to throw around but lacks respect for his partner. Because in life, what matters most is having a peace of mind … It’s not all about money or his pockets, she noted.”
Mary Uranta first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Why I prefer romantic men- Mary Uranta, actress Vanguard allure (July 28,2018)
“It is important to not depend on just one source of income. It’s very limiting. I have always been very business conscious. I was just waiting for the right time to establish something. I am also equally passionate about food. Food is a basic necessity. I love to work legit for my money, earn money the right way.”
Belinda Effah (born 1989) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Don’t get into seeing money as the only benefit to being involved in project, think of the experience and the skills that you are getting; it is worth more than money because they are investing in your knowledge base.”
Folasade Ogunsola (born 1958) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Among the less educated, few desired to further their education, preferring instead to work and save their money. As they saw it, you went to school to acquire skills that would increase your earnings, but you could achieve the same results by working hard and saving your money. Almost all the newer residents I interviewed lived in rented or subsidized accommodation and eschewed home ownership.”
Takyiwaa Manuh (born 1952) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Fiscal deficits which are financed by the central bank through the printing of money are much more inflationary than those financed by borrowing from the market as the latter leaves the money supply unchanged.”
Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile (1949–2022) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in Mutebile’s memorable quotes, article written by Lydia Namono, 24 January 2022, Monitor.
“There is a whole lot of belief (about) Africans — corruption and stuff like that. We can actually demonstrate that we take care of people’s money; that an African institution can take care of people’s money.”
Agnes Kalibata first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Born in Rwanda, raised in Uganda as a refugee, Agnes Kalibata is changing African farming agra.org (September 20, 2026)
“The central premise in Islamic Banking is that money, in itself has no intrinsic value, but rather it must be used to generate income through trade or investment in tangible assets where it derives its value. Any gain arising from the trading is shared between the party providing the capital and the one borrowing the money and providing the expertise.”
Tumubweine Twinemanzi first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in New law opens door to interest-free loans. Article by Franklin Draku, 28 June 2023, Monitor
“First of all, all of us are stakeholders, there is no free lunch for everybody. There is no free finance. You must not say, let me take this money and run. In order to develop, we must stop thinking of getting money and disappear.”
Maria Kiwanuka (born 1955) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source