Kent Beck Quotes

Some people call themselves fiscal conservatives; my wife says I'm just cheap.

Even if you have a lot of money, you may not want to spend a lot of it on clothes.

No one spends someone elses money as carefully as he spends his own.

I'll never play for more than I can afford to lose.

The idea of recklessly spending money - even though it sounds like it's lots of fun, it's fashion - isn't interesting to me. It is a business.

It takes some discipline and hard work, but relying on credit when things go wrong is a trap.

Most people think of us as this flamboyant airline, but we're really very conservative from the fiscal standpoint.

Economic activity can help repair war-torn societies, but if it's not conducted responsibly, it can also create or prolong violence. Companies and international organisations must help strengthen communities and overcome the trauma of violence.

When we do deals, it's not, 'Ah, it's a million bucks, who cares?' The penny means something.

I don't spend much on myself. It's a bit of a joke within the family.

I saved my money.

Once you're a saver, you're always a saver. At the end of the day, it's more money in your pocket.

I'm actually pretty frugal with my money.

I still refuse films offered to me at phenomenal prices and am doing some for peanuts.

I've been really frugal with money since way back, so I can't buy something if it's too expensive. I'm not that brave.

I don't believe in credit or loans.

I am naturally cautious so I guess I am a saver. I'm a firm believer in not borrowing money, which is a lesson passed down to me from my parents and grandparents.

I spend a lot of money on the little things that make me happy, like 3 falafels from M&S to eat on the train on the way up to Edinburgh, but I do keep a close eye on the bigger picture. I don't flash the cash ridiculously on expensive things.

One valuable lesson I learned is that buying cheap is very important. Buying without debt is also very important. Leverage is your enemy.

He that, when he should not, spends too much, shall, when he would not, have too little to spend.

Balancing your budget is like protecting your virtue. You have to learn when to say no.

I learned if you have $100 or $100 million - if you spend more than you have, you’re going to go broke.

I thank God, I have been able, by adopting Principles of strict Economy and Frugality, to keep my principal, I mean my Country-Estate, unimpaired.

You have to be courageous to not spend money, ... and we don't have many people who have that courage.

Men who make money rarely saunter; men who save money rarely swagger.