"Spending money to show people how much money you have is the fastest way to have less money."

"I love Voltaire's observation that "History never repeats itself; man always does."

"Planning is important, but the most important part of every plan is to plan on the plan not going according to plan.

"Nothing is as good or as bad as it seems."

"Money's greatest intrinsic value-and this can't be overstated-is its ability to give you control over your time."

"Independence, to me, doesn't mean you'll stop working. It means you only do the work you like with people you like at the times you want for as long as you want."

"Be nicer and less flashy. No one is impressed with your possessions as much as you are. You might think you want a fancy car or a nice watch. But what you probably want is respect and admiration."