Adam Smith

Let us not, however, upon this account rashly conclude that she is capable of supporting any burden, nor even be too confident that she could support, without great distress, a burden a little greater than what has already been laid upon her.

There is no art which one government sooner learns of another than that of draining money from the pockets of the people.

Man is an animal that makes bargains: no other animal does this – no dog exchanges bones with another.

[Governments are] …without exception, the greatest spendthrifts in the society.

In the midst of all the exactions of government … It is this effort, protected by law and allowed by liberty to exert itself in the manner that is most advantageous, which has maintained the progress.

The profusion of government … [has] retarded the natural progress.

Money without brains is always dangerous.

You can’t borrow your way to prosperity. Look for ways to create value and you will attract money.

Undermine the entire economic structure of society by leaving the pay toilet door ajar so the next person can get in free.

A fool and his money are lucky enough to get together in the first place.

Today, there are three kinds of people: the have’s, the have-not’s, and the have-not-paid-for-what-they-have’s.

I have never been in a situation where having money made it worse.

Money isn’t everything, but it’s a long way ahead of what comes next.

Dogs have no money. Isn’t that amazing? They’re broke their entire lives. But they get through. You know why dogs have no money? … No pockets.

Ah, yes, divorce … from the Latin word meaning to rip out a man’s genitals through his wallet

The faster I make a lot of money, the faster I can have these kids I want.

The point is, you can never be too greedy.

Money and women. They’re two of the strongest things in the world. The things you do for a woman you wouldn’t do for anything else. Same with money.

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

finally know what distinguishes man from other beasts: financial worries.

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