As we get ready to celebrate Father’s Day, we’re taking a look at quotes from 10 famous fathers. They’re presidents and businessmen, musicians and writers. Some offer profound financial wisdom; others are just good for a laugh.

1. “Money doesn’t change men, it merely unmasks them. If a man is naturally selfish or arrogant or greedy, the money brings that out; that is all.” –Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company and father of one

2. A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don’t need it. –Bob Hope, comedian/entertainer and father of four

3. “Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself, and it will leave you unfulfilled.” –President Barack Obama, father of two

4. “Make money your god, and it will plague you like the devil.” –Henry Fielding, British novelist and father of 10

5. “The two big advantages I had at birth were to have been born wise and in poverty.” Stevie Wonder, musician and father of eight

6. “Balancing the budget is a little like protecting your virtue: You just have to learn to say no.” –Ronald Reagan, 40th U.S. president and father of five

7. “Tell me what you think about money, and I will tell you what you think about God, for these two are closely related. A man’s heart is closer to his wallet than anything else.” – Billy Graham, evangelist and father of five

8. “You throw out coupons? That’s money!” –Frank Barone, fictional father of Ray and Robert on Everybody Loves Raymond

9. “There is no dignity quite so impressive and no independence quite so important as living within your means. –Calvin Coolidge, 30th U.S. president and father of two

10. “Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless.” –Solomon, King of Israel and father of an unknown number of children (potentially hundreds) [Ecclesiastes 5:10, NIV]

Bonus Quote

This last quote is actually a dialogue featuring one of TV’s most famous fathers, Cliff Huxtable of The Cosby Show. In this conversation from the 1984 pilot episode, Cliff is talking with his son, Theo. Theo tells his dad he doesn’t need to go to college and make a lot of money, because he’s just going to be a “regular person.” Cliff uses Monopoly money to teach his son a lesson in personal finance.

Cliff: So how much do you expect to make a week for “regular people”?
Theo: $250.
Cliff: (pointing to the bed) Sit down. I will give you $300 a week. $1,200 a month. (Cliff hands the Monopoly money to Theo.)
Theo: I’ll take it!
Cliff: And I will take $350 for taxes.
Theo: Whoa!
Cliff: Oh, yeah. See, the government goes for the regular people first. So, how much does that leave you with?
Theo: $850.
Cliff: OK, now you’ll need an apartment because you are NOT living here. Now an apartment in Manhattan will run you at least $400 a month. (Cliff takes $400.)
Theo: I’ll live in New Jersey. (Theo takes back $200.)
Cliff: Now you’ll need a car. (Cliff takes $300.)
Theo: I’ll drive a motorbike. (Theo takes back $100.)
Cliff: You’re gonna need a helmet. (Cliff takes $50.) Now figure $100 a month for clothes and shoes.
Theo: Figure $200. I wanna look GOOD.
Cliff: So, how much does that leave you with?
Theo: $200. So, no problem.
Cliff: There IS a problem! You haven’t EATEN yet! (Cliff takes $100.)
Theo: I can get by on bologna and cereal. (Theo takes back his $100) So I’ve got everything under control PLUS $200 left for the month.
Cliff: You plan to have a girlfriend?
Theo: For sure.
(Cliff takes the remaining $200.)
Cliff: (pointing at Theo’s empty hand): Regular people.