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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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Famous Thomas J. Stanley Quotes

“Most people have it all wrong about wealth in America. Wealth is not the same as income. If you make a good income each year and spend it all, you are not getting wealthier. You are just living high. Wealth is what you accumulate, not what you spend.”

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

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

“Wealth is more often the result of a lifestyle of hard work, perseverance, planning, and, most of all, self-discipline.”

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

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

“Multiply your age times your realized pretax annual household income from all sources except inheritances. Divide by ten. This, less any inherited wealth, is what your net worth should be.”

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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’s easier to accumulate wealth if you don’t live in a high-status neighborhood.”

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Book:The Millionaire Next Door

Source: The Millionaire Next Door

“The foundation stone of wealth accumulation is defense, and this defense should be anchored by budgeting and planning.”

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

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

“Wealth is what you accumulate, not what you spend.”

Wealth

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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The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's WealthyRelated source material

Millionaire Women Next Door: The Many Journeys of Successful American BusinesswomenRelated source material

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