For some people, their career plan is to win a lottery. Others join work lottery pools for fear that they will miss out on a staff win. Called the "stupid tax" by some, lottery tickets sell most when the chances of winning are at their worst. However, some people do go from rags to riches when their numbers come up. Here are 12 bits of movie quote advice for those very few lucky enough to take home the big prize.
“Money don’t change you, it changes the people around you.”
Lottery Ticket (2010) – Kevin Carson (Bow Wow)
“Money won is twice as sweet as money earned.”
The Color of Money (1986) – Fast Eddie Felson (Paul Newman)
“You give your children enough money to do something but not enough to do nothing.”
The Descendants (2011) – Matt King (George Clooney)
“Lots of money, lots of friends.”
The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) – Larry Flynt (Woody Harrelson)
“Money allows you to be who you truly are.”
The Good German (2006) – Tully (Tobey Maguire)
“Great money does not a great human make.”
Moll Flanders (1996) – Artist (John Lynch)
“Money ain’t got no soul, money ain’t got no heart.”
The Princess and the Frog (2009) – Mama Odie (Jenifer Lewis)
“Wealth can be very empty when you don't have someone to share it with.”
Anne of Green Gables (1985) – Aunt Josephine (Charmion King)
“A bargain ain't a bargain unless it's something you need.”
A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966) – Jesse Buford (John Qualen)
"You can lose lots of money chasing women, but you will never lose women by chasing money."
I Think I Love My Wife (2007) - Mr. Landis (Edward Herrmann)
“If you lend somebody $20, and you never see that person again, it was probably worth it.”
Peaceful Warrior (2006) – Dan Millman (Scott Mechlowicz)
“Money, pardon the expression, is like manure. It's not worth a thing unless it's spread around, encouraging young things to grow.”
Hello Dolly! (1969) – Dolly Levi (Barbra Streisand)