Mr. Krabs

"The ultimate philosophy is fiscal responsibility."

"Literature about business success inspires me most."

"Politics affects commerce, so I pay attention carefully."

"War is terrible for humanity but profitable for suppliers."

"Motivation comes from envisioning your fortune growing."

"Inspiration strikes when you see an opportunity to profit."

"Relationships built on mutual financial benefit last longest."

"Solitude is my favorite place to plan new business ventures."

"The secret to everything is: follow the money!"

"Money is the root of all happiness, boy."

"A penny saved is a penny earned, and a penny earned is a penny I can spend on myself."

"Ah, the sweet smell of commerce in the morning."

"I love money more than I love me family."

"Remember, the customer is always right... until they run out of money."

"Success is just a matter of hard work and dedication... and not paying your employees."

"In business, there are no friends, only customers and competitors."

"Every penny counts when you're building your empire."

"Life's greatest treasure isn't love or family—it's profit margins."

"Me philosophy: Work hard, take shortcuts, and never split the bills."

"The secret to happiness? A full cash register and an empty heart."

"I didn't claw me way to the top by being nice."

"Money doesn't buy happiness, but it buys everything else that matters."

"A true entrepreneur knows when to negotiate and when to exploit."

"Me employees would work for free if I could get away with it."

"Success requires sacrifice—preferably someone else's."

"The customer's wallet is my favorite customer."

"Friendship is lovely, but have you considered profit instead?"

"Every mistake is just an opportunity to raise prices."

"I've made a fortune by understanding one simple truth: people will pay for anything."

"Family is important, but not as important as quarterly earnings."