Sean Penn Quotes

When I had money, I felt pressure, whether it was to invest it or do good with it, and I couldn't let it fizzle out. It was like I needed to prove to myself that I could look after it, only I did the opposite, but you have to take a chance in life.

When life was worrying about a car payment or a rent payment and a bill, you're so consumed with that, you really don't have time to know yourself. That's surviving and getting by.

There can be no freedom or beauty about a home life that depends on borrowing and debt.

I used to have insecurity about my finances, then I announced that I had debt, and now I don't have any insecurities.

I promise not to take my thousands of dollars in student loan debt and move to Mexico. At least not right away.

I thought it'd be different. Kind of like, a lot of weight lifted off of my shoulders, as I don't have to worry about finances for the rest of my life, or my family's. But it wasn't like that. It was more - there's things I need to get done.

If you're comfortable with what you have and who you are, you'll automatically be more comfortable talking about your finances.

I'm more of a debit card person, and I live in the 'now'. I don't like credit cards anymore. I try to live with whatever I can afford and don't try to put myself in an awkward position. I've done that before.

The foundation of a financial fresh start actually has nothing to do with money or specific financial dos and don'ts.

I do not give money for just mere hopes.

They thought I was a success as soon as I started paying the bills.

My original aim after 'The X Factor' was to earn enough money in a year to make the whole experience worth it - you know, buy a car, a flat.

You have got to be the masters of your own financial future.

I just felt like I couldn't deal with the everyday responsibilities of life, paying bills and all of that. I'm terrible at all of that. So I knew I had to make enough money to pay someone else to deal with all of that.

You know, your whole life you're concerned about money for this and that. And then you don't have to worry about it, so you worry about other stuff.

I'm not great with money. I'd go crazy if I were left to my own devices. My mum and girlfriend sort it out. I'm not driven by it, but I love to be generous.

I never wanted money worries to slow me down or make me take a job I didn't want.

I can tell you that when you're counting every penny, knowing that you are a single bad decision away from bankruptcy, you inevitably lose focus on what really matters for your business.

No one ever expects a great lay to pay all the bills.

I never thought to ever ask for money. I was so stupid.

A big part of financial freedom is having your heart and mind free from worry about the what-ifs of life.

Money is the last enemy that shall never be subdued. While there is flesh there is money or the want of money, but money is always on the brain so long as there is a brain in reasonable order.

I know at last what distinguishes man from animals; financial worries.

I refuse to feel guilty. I feel guilty about too much in my life but not about money. I went through periods when I had nothing, so somebody in my family has to get stinkin' wealthy.

Wealth can only be accumulated by the earnings of industry and the savings of frugality.