Don King Quotes

Repeat after me: 'There is a very limited amount of easy money.'

I never really learned the value of money. My father didn't spoil me, but I think my grandparents did.

I know I'm in the exceptional position of having money, but I didn't have it for many decades. I'm always trying to get shows put on for 25 per cent less production costs.

He that is rich is wise.

There is a noble manner of being poor, and who does not know it will never be rich.

A wise person should have money in their head, but not in their heart.

More men are ruined by underestimating the value of money than by overestimating it. Let us, then, abandon the affectation of despising money, and frankly own its value.

I don't have any blindness when it comes to my money. As an actor, you can get distracted by your work. I do keep an eye on my nest egg, if you will.

The gratification of wealth is not found in mere possession or in lavish expenditure, but in its wise application.

I haven't been somebody who's been smart about his money. There are a couple of actors who are quite brilliant with the way they've handled their money. But they're not very good actors.

Earning a lot of money is not the key to prosperity. How you handle it is.

I love the idea of women taking control of their money. It's something that many women are not familiar with, but it's crucial.

Making money is a common sense. It's not rocket science. But unfortunately, when it comes to money, common sense is uncommon.

Money is just a tool. It will take you anywhere you want, but you have to be the driver

Money doesn't grow on trees, and if it did somebody else would own the orchard.

In this day and age it's really stupid to be stupid about financial matters. It doesn't do you any good to make money if you don't know what to do with it other than spend it.

I am 42 years old and I have $9000, and I am out of ideas. I've nothing to spend it on. I'm bored shitless. I will die with that $9000.

The junior high schools and high schools of America have forgotten to teach one of the most important courses of all. Investing.

The main reason people struggle financially is because they have spent years in school but learned nothing about money. The result is that people learn to work for money...but never learn to have money work for them.

Money isn't everything as long as you have enough.

I've never been good at the money thing. I have had a couple of really nice but inept managers, and a business accountant that ripped me off. But I cannot totally blame my money making lameness on them.

As you manage your money, you manage your life.

You could have all the money in the world, but you have to be smart enough knowing how to spend it. I really try to be on that smart money side. Once you make a serious mistake you can suffer five or six years, and I do my best to avoid serious mistakes.

Those who never think of money need a great deal of it.

The key factor that will determine your financial future is not the economy; the key factor is your philosophy.