Quotes about Accepting money

The idea that a congressman would be tainted by accepting money from private industry or private sources is essentially a socialist argument. Votes: 4

While teaching, I also worked undercover in the lower courts by saying I was a young law teacher wanting experience in criminal law. The judges were happy to assist me but what I learned was how corrupt the lower courts were. Judges were accepting money right in the courtroom. Votes: 3

And I would never accept a film because of the money. I have enough money. Votes: 2

You are rich if and only if money you refuse tastes better than money you accept. Votes: 2

Accepting money from the federal government to conduct research places academic inquiry in the service of national interests. Votes: 2

We raised $10 million in 2011. Our rule was, we wouldn't accept money from anybody we didn't want to have dinner with. Votes: 2

Accepting federal funding undermines state sovereignty as states become beholden to federal requirements in order to keep the money flowing. Votes: 2

In New York, everyone's desperate for success, desperate for money and desperate to be accepted, but in London they're more laid back about things like that. Votes: 2

I had been accepted to film school, but my parents couldn't afford it, and yet they made too much money for me to get a scholarship. Votes: 2

Performers have the right to say what they want to, and anyone paying money has the right to accept or reject the art and entertainment that's available. Votes: 2

I've made it clear that I'm not taking special interest PAC money or accepting donations from lobbyists - ever. I want to represent the interests of the citizens. Votes: 2

If someone wants to give you, like, $100 million, it's hard to say no. But I don't want to accept that kind of money right now. I'd feel burdened by it. Votes: 2

We all know how powerful the web can be for raising political money. Well, if you're game, the Duke Cunningham Legal Defense Fund is apparently ready to accept your donation. Votes: 2

But without a caring society, without each citizen voluntarily accepting the weight of responsibility, government is destined to grow even larger, taking more of your money, burrowing deeper into your lives. Votes: 2

My father was a Presbyterian minister, working among the poor in West Virginia. He had taken what amounted to a vow of poverty when he accepted that call and so we never had much money. Votes: 2

Understand and accept the cycles of money. The setbacks you may have today or next year will not keep you from financial freedom. If you hold on to your goals and dreams, you will get there. Votes: 2

It took many years to accept that fantasy is the fuel for my storytelling passion, and without that, I really am a hack, writing for money or approval rather than for the pure delight of storytelling. Votes: 2

We can no longer waste time and money. Every day, more than 2,000 girls in America, age 15-19, give birth - in the wealthiest, most educated nation in the world! Neither you nor I should accept this statistic. Votes: 2

Could a government dare to set out with happiness as its goal? Now that there are accepted scientific proofs, it would be easy to audit the progress of national happiness annually, just as we monitor money and GDP. Votes: 2

If Anglo feels it hasn't done enough damage to me already by taking my money, my company, my reputation, if they want to finish it off by putting me in prison, then so be it - I'll accept that. Votes: 2

There are two kinds of power you have to fight. The first is the money, and that's just our system. The other is the people close around you, knowing when to accept their criticism, knowing when to say no. Votes: 2

If you try to please audiences, uncritically accepting their tastes, it can only mean that you have no respect for them: that you simply want to collect their money. Votes: 0