Some quotes become famous because they’re so darn clever.
And, more often than not, quotes that become famous also tend to have some
truth to them. That truth is what makes people understand, connect with, and
repeat certain quotes while others fall by the wayside.
Below, you’ll find some popular and well-known quotes, all
related to finances, that ARE true and that, if heeded, can help lead you to a
better, more profitable lifestyle.
Quote #1
Quote #1 comes from the legendary Jean Chatzsky, who said, “By
definition, saving- for anything- requires us to not get things now so we can
get bigger ones later.”
While the quote can be a little confusing the first time you
read it, its meaning is actually quite simple. Saving is a form of sacrifice,
and, like any sacrifice, it can be difficult. However, it WILL pay off in the
end and you will become more financially stable.
Quote #2
This second quote has long been a part of our vernacular.
It’s the famous, “the early bird gets the worm.” This quote, though not
directly about finances, certainly applies to money matters.
The person who invests in a smart idea before it becomes a
huge and trendy investment that everyone is trying to get in on, the person who
doesn’t wait to start saving for retirement, the one, in short, who acts first,
is often the one who fares the best.
Quote #3
Our third quote comes from T.T. Munger, who said, “The habit
of saving is itself an education; it fosters every virtue, teaches self-denial,
cultivates the sense of order, trains to forethought, and so broadens the
mind.”
This quote, like the first one, is all about the virtues of
saving, and it couldn’t be more spot-on. Not only does saving immediately
benefit you, but it also benefits you in the long-term, not just in terms of
the money you will accrue but also in terms of what it teaches you!
Quote #4
Our final quote comes from Dave Ramsey, who said, “You must
gain control over your money, or the lack of it will forever control you.” He’s
definitely right too. When you don’t have money, you’re always thinking about
how to get it and basing your life around what is going to make you more money.
Plus, even if you have money, if you’re the type who spends it all at once,
you’re still going to be controlled by that urge for more.
What Ramsey is advocating for is a better, freer life, one
in which you have your finances under control and are not controlled and
dictated by money and the desire for it.
As you can see, these quotes impart a lot of wisdom about
life and money. Heed what they have to say, and you should find that you end up
in a much better place financially speaking!
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