Nigella Lawson Quotes

My dad came from quite a poor background, so we were made to understand the value of money from an early age, and because of that, I always wanted to be self-sufficient and earn my own money.

Financial independence is the ability to live from the income of your own personal resources.

If money is your hope for independence you will never have it

There are some parents who have really done it right and told their kid, 'You know, we have this dough, none of this is for you. You have to get your own.'

I've enjoyed the pleasures of working since I was 12 and earned all my own spending money since I was 14.

Don't expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you'll have a trust fund. Maybe you'll have a wealthy spouse. But you never know when either of them might run out.

Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped.

There's nothing free. Stay independent and don't fall.

Proud 2 Pay - that's something that distinguishes me, that's something that defines me, and we're going to keep that going.

I genuinely have to work - I don't have enough money not to. But the last thing I would want is to be looked after.

I paid my own bills even when I was married and my husband could have easily paid them.

I don't need to amass a ton of wealth for myself.

You can become much more independent, much more courageous with a bank account. And also, much more independent and self-reliant when you know you have money behind you.

Let's say financially. Financially, I personally believe that you should have enough to do the assignment that you feel is part of your life. And whatever that is to do, you're going to need.

I don't get handed money - and I never will. I have to work!

Riches are chiefly good because they give us time.

My relationship with money is that it's a tool to be self-sufficient, but it's not something that is a part of who I am.

I don't believe in simply accumulating money, but I have the luxury to say that, because I have enough for all my needs.

I'm OK: I don't need money.

I simply want you to give to yourself as much as you give of yourself. By taking care of yourself financially, you will truly be able to take care of those you love.

Unless you are completely retired, earning money is the best form of wealth preservation.

Success is having to worry about every damn thing in the world, except money.

I'm not a trust-fund child. I think my father's got a healthy work ethic, and therefore, I think it just came with the part. You've got to look after yourself.

I never wanted to rely on my family for money.

To me, money is independence. It gives you freedom to do what you really want to do. It allows you to not be dependent on anyone or anything, and so you can be yourself and follow your passion.