Buys

Famous quotes containing the word buys:

“Gold and silver are but merchandise, as well as cloth or linen; and that nation that buys the least, and sells the most, must always have the most money.”
—Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl Chesterfield (1694–1773)

“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.)

“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)