Henry David Thoreau Quotes

I didn't come into the music business to make money. I came into it to be a success. Of course, if you're successful, you'll earn money and I was happy to receive it.

Every creativity has a motive. Either one does it for money, for fame, or for passion. My energies go out for passion.

I'd wanted to create a storm so that I could become more famous and richer.

There is nothing wrong with making money, but that's not particularly inspiring.

I was young and so eager to make some money as well as get exposed and show my talent.

I never deviated from my grim determination to someday have all the money I needed and wanted.

You can have your titular recognition. I'll take money and power.

I love the fame and the money and the power. You have to keep working to have that.

When people ask me what my motivation is, I have a simple answer: money.

I don't care about money or fame or anything like that, but it would be a perk.

I do not suppose I shall be remembered for anything. But I don't think about my work in those terms. It is just as vulgar to work for the sake of posterity as to work for the sake of money.

I am not in Wall Street for my health.

My goal was never to be the best. I always wanted to make my money, and, of course, I always wanted to win my fight. Because if you keep winning, people got to say 'yeah, he is the best middleweight.' But to be honest I don't care.

I would rather just be successful and have money than be famous.

Men such as they are, very naturally seek money or power; and power because it is as good as money.

You're asking if I'm happy? I've got 87 million in the bank, I've got a Rolls Royce, I've got 3 stalkers, I'm about to go on the board at Manchester City, I'm part of the greatest band in the world. Am I happy with that? No, I'm not! I want more!

Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.

An athlete cannot run with money in his pockets. He must run with hope in his heart and dreams in his head.

People often say I have so much energy, that I never stop; but that's what it takes to accomplish your goals.

Money has never been a huge inspiration for me.

Anything you really want, you can attain, if you really go after it.

I want it all. Fame, fortune and all the commercials there are to do.

I feel very good and positive about my future. I look forward to seeing the fans and doing what I do.

The noblest spirit is most strongly attracted by the love of glory.

Success and money can really be quite blinding.