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Thomas J. Stanley was an American writer renowned for his books on wealth and consumer behavior. His work delves into the psychological and sociological factors behind personal wealth accumulation.

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“Appearances are much less important than the courage, discipline, and resolve of people who are economically productive.”

Money Investing Finance

Book:The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

Source: The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

“More than 80 percent have been married couple with children in which the wife did not work full time. What message did this send to the daughters of such couples? pg 182”

Money Investing Finance

Book:The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

Source: The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

“The role of enlightened parents is too strengthen the weak.”

Money Investing Finance

Book:The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

Source: The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

“It is not her intention to create another generation of "weak sisters.”

Money Investing Finance

Book:The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

Source: The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

“The Rings give them educations. Such gifts are intended to enhance their grandchildren's discipline, ambition, and independence.”

Money Investing Finance

Book:The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

Source: The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

“The affluent, especially the self-made affluent, are frugal and price-sensitive concerning many consumer products and services. But they are not nearly as price-sensitive when it comes to purchasing investment advice and services, accounting services, tax advice, legal services, medical and dental care for themselves and family members, educational products, and homes.”

Money Investing Finance

Book:The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

Source: The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

“Changes in consumer preferences can also affect profits. So can the actions of our government.”

Money Investing Finance

Book:The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

Source: The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

“Many successful business owners have told us that they enjoy "short periods of rough times" in their chosen industries because they weed out much of the competition.”

Book:The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

Source: The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

“Most of these parents pay all or a significant portion of their sons' and daughters' tuition and fees for training. Their vote is with their hard-earned money.”

Money Investing Finance

Book:The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

Source: The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

“The first-generation affluent are typically entrepreneurs.”

Money Investing Finance

Book:The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

Source: The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

“Their children will have it better. They will not have to take significant risks. They will become physicians, attorneys, and accountants. Their capital is their intellect.”

Money Investing Finance Accounting

Book:The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

Source: The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

“PAWs need to achieve, to create wealth, to become financially independent, to build something from scratch.”

Book:The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

Source: The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

About the Author

Born: 1944
Died: February 28, 2015
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 25

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