Famous quotes by Famous people

” I think there’s something in people where they often want to describe their personal experiences, but when it’s regarding wealth, they’re obviously very guarded. “

” I think there’s something in people where they often want to describe their personal experiences, but when it’s regarding wealth, they’re obviously very guarded. They’re very worried about how people are going to react to what they say. “

” I know people socially who live in countries where the wealth gap is more extreme than it is in America, and they live with full-time security. They live with the threat of getting kidnapped, or they live with the threat of people invading their homes. “

” People don’t want to have to justify their privileges, they don’t want to have to justify having access to the power and resource that wealth brings. And by not talking about it, they are able to hold onto their power without being questioned, and I think that makes them feel more secure. “

” The secrecy surrounding wealth and the anxiety of talking about money is absurd. If you are rich and you live well and you spend money and it is an essential part of your lifestyle, then you shouldn’t be ashamed of talking about it. You shouldn’t be ashamed of it. And I think you should accept it and be honest and open about it. “

” Our family’s fortune is growing faster than ever. We’re a part of a small number of American families that own most of the country’s wealth. But having so much in the hands of so few can’t be good for America. “

” For rich children, it’d be very easy and convenient never to take any steps to build an identity outside of your association with your family’s wealth. “