Faith Salie Quotes

If you know how much you've got, you probably haven't got much.

The first time I had money, I was extravagant, but then you realise it's not just about that. If I lost it all tomorrow, it wouldn't be me that's hurt, it would be my babies. It would be more about people's opinion of me that would concern me.

I grew up in Harlem Grant projects, and I didn't have a whole lot then. I've always been good about only getting what I need, not what I want. Just because someone else has something, I don't feel the need to.

I don't need a holiday or a feast to feel grateful for my children, the sun, the moon, the roof over my head, music, and laughter, but I like to take this time to take the path of thanks less traveled.

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

If there is any one thing that will bring peace and contentment into the human heart, and into the family, it is to live within our means.

I am fortunate to have enough money not to have to worry about the necessities of life. Beyond that, I try to think about money as little as possible.

I wouldn't change a thing - except my bank balance.

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

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

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.

I've been given my money. Nobody has ever beaten me out of one quarter. And that's all I've ever been concerned about.

I don't spend any time at all thinking about my personal wealth. I suppose if I had nothing, I might think, 'I have nothing.'

The time to save is now. When a dog gets a bone, he doesn't go out and make a down payment on a bigger bone. He buries the one he's got.

When I die, my epitaph should read: She Paid the Bills. That's the story of my private life.

A good paymaster is lord of another man's purse.

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

I like not having to worry about paying the bills, but I have to watch myself because I don't come from money.

When it comes to money, I provide for my family, and that's important to me.

My wife is great. She always goes to the bank to see if the check has cleared.

Academic qualifications are important and so is financial education. They're both important and schools are forgetting one of them.

The only picture I have of my childhood is the picture of me in kindergarten. I have this expression on my face - it's not a smile, it's not a frown. I swear to you, that's the girl who wakes up in the morning and who looks around her house and her life saying, 'I cannot believe how God has blessed me.'

My mom laid the foundation that in order for you to be successful, you have to take care of the books first. That's one thing she preached about, because at any point, other stuff can be taken away.

When there's so much freedom - financially and otherwise - smart kids get themselves into trouble. My parents did a good job of sheltering me from the negative aspects of wealth and success.

When you're further along in your career, you probably have more money and more means; you have to stop yourself from giving your child too much. Whereas, if you're in twenties, you might just get by.