Every era has a currency that buys souls. In some the currency is pride, in others it is hope, in read more

Every era has a currency that buys souls. In some the currency is pride, in others it is hope, in still others it is a holy cause. There are of course times when hard cash will buy souls, and the remarkable thing is that such times are marked by civility, tolerance, and the smooth working of everyday life.

A man with a surplus can control circumstances, but a man without a surplus is controlled by them, and often read more

A man with a surplus can control circumstances, but a man without a surplus is controlled by them, and often has no opportunity to exercise judgment.

Money is the fruit of evil, as often as the root of it.

Money is the fruit of evil, as often as the root of it.

A bad forgery's the ultimate insult.

A bad forgery's the ultimate insult.

Only the little people pay taxes.

Only the little people pay taxes.

Money never starts an idea; it is the idea that starts the money.

Money never starts an idea; it is the idea that starts the money.

Prosperity is living easily and happily in the real world, whether you have money or not.

Prosperity is living easily and happily in the real world, whether you have money or not.

A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money.

A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money.

It is impossible to understand the history of economic thought if one does not pay attention to the fact that read more

It is impossible to understand the history of economic thought if one does not pay attention to the fact that economics as such is a challenge to the conceit of those in power.