Jean de la Bruyere Quotes

Anybody who dies with money in the bank is a failure.

Truly wealthy people develop the habit of "getting rich slow" rather than "getting rich quick." To assure this, they have two rules with regard to money. Rule number one: Don't lose money. Rule number two: If ever you feel tempted, refer back to rule number one, "don't lose money."

Nothing keeps longer than a middling fortune, and nothing melts away sooner than a large one.

Be it understood you are never rich when you get no advantage from it.

He that is rich is wise.

No Man is richer for having his Estate all in Money, Plate, etc. lying by him, but on the contrary, he is for that reason the poorer.

If a man has money, it is usually a sign, too, that he knows how to take care of it; don't imagine his money is easy to get simply because he has plenty of it.

Rich means you have to stay there to maintain it.

Physical wealth has not necessarily been very secure.

That's why I be so careful with my money and always try to invest. I see people who have it all and then lose it.

The advantage of riches remains with him who procured them, not with the heir.

The methods that help a man acquire a fortune are the very ones that keep him from enjoying it.

To be rich is not the end, but only a change, of worries.

The foundation stone of wealth accumulation is defense, and this defense should be anchored by budgeting and planning.

In short, the way to wealth, if you desire it, is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two works, industry and frugality.

History shows that people who save and invest grown and prosper, and the others deteriorate and collapse.

Be not penny-wise. Riches have wings. Sometimes they fly away of themselves, and sometimes they must be set flying to bring in more.

A man is rich whose income is larger than his expenses, and he is poor if his expenses are greater than his income.

The purpose of investing is not to simply optimise returns and make yourself rich. The purpose is not to die poor.

The proper amount of wealth is that which neither descends to poverty nor is far distant from it.

Luck lies in bed, and wishes the postman would bring him news of a legacy; labor turns out at six, and with busy pen or ringing hammer lays the foundation of a competence.

Two rules: 1. Preserve the principal 2. When in doubt, see Rule #1.

You can lose leverage, and it's the only way a smart guy can go broke.

Wait 'till I get my money right.

Money is hard to earn and easy to lose. Guard yours with care.