Buys

Famous quotes containing the word buys:

“The Muses inspire art and pretend not to notice when Mammon buys it.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)

“Most of the money given by rich people in “charity” is made up of conscience money, “ransom,” political bribery, and bids for titles.... One buys moral credit by signing a cheque, which is easier than turning a prayer wheel.”
—George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)

“It is hard to contend against one’s heart’s desire; for whatever it wishes to have it buys at the cost of soul.”
—Heraclitus (c. 535–475 B.C.)