"It is imperative that most men work in [physically] productive occupations, so that the few who devote themselves entirely to learning may have their wants provided; in this way, the human race goes on, and knowledge is enriched." ~~ Maimonides
"Money is not the most important thing in the world. Love is. Fortunately, I love money. " ~~ Jackie Mason
"There is no greater worry than debt." ~~ No’am Hamiddot
"Too many of us look upon Americans as dollar chasers. This is a cruel libel, even if it is reiterated thoughtlessly by the Americans themselves. " ~~ Albert Einstein
"He that gathers little by little will multiply his means." ~~ Proverbs (Mishle) 13:11
"Small coins add up to large sums." ~~ Tosefta
"The lazy are generally the busiest people in the world." ~~ Jacob Klatzkin
"Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value. " ~~ Albert Einstein
"The side that changes an agreement will be the loser." ~~ Talmud, Rosh Hashana
"Put all other sufferings in one side of the scale, and poverty in the other, and poverty would be heavier." ~~ Midrash, Exodus R. 31:12
"Better is he who gives little to charity—from money honestly earned, than he who gives much—from money acquired by fraud." ~~ Midrash, Kohelet R.
"To earn a living is as hard as the parting of the Red Sea." ~~ Talmud, Pesachim