Billy Ray Valentine (Trading Places)

The two things that can hurt you are if you need money or if you need fame. Those are the things that can be your Achilles’ heel. But if you don’t need money and you don’t need fame, then you’re free.

Philanthropic efforts are among the best rewards you can have for a life well lived.

His money is twice tainted: taint yours and taint mine.

Don’t depend on anyone but yourself for providing financial security.

I’m living so far beyond my income that we may almost be said to be living apart.

I’m so poor I can’t even pay attention.

Use your money to buy privacy because during most of your life you aren’t allowed to be normal.

Money is like manure, of very little use except it be spread.

Money, if it does not bring you happiness, will at least help you be miserable in comfort.

I’m tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok.

[On Roberts saying ‘I don’t know if I want to give up my whole management company and take it apart.’] Don’t be stupid. I’ll make you more money than you’ve made alone.

Scientists have odious manners, except when you prop up their theory; then you can borrow money of them.

Bills travel through the mail at twice the speed of checks.

Too much money ain’t enough money.

The only way you will ever permanently take control of your financial life is to dig deep and fix the root problem.