"If we'd have said we were not upset, they would have thought we were so rich it meant nothing to us, and if we say we're upset about it, they'll say money is all we care about"
- John Bonham
About this Quote
John Bonham's quote speaks with the idea that no matter what you state, people will always have an opinion. If you say you're not disturbed about something, individuals might believe you're so rich that it doesn't matter to you. On the other hand, if you express your upset, people may believe that cash is all you appreciate. This quote highlights the trouble of being sincere and open about your sensations without being evaluated. It also talks to the idea that people will constantly have a viewpoint, regardless of what you say. This quote is a tip to be conscious of how you express yourself and to be knowledgeable about how others may translate your words.
"Given the choice, children who don't want for anything will not save... We have an obligation as parents to give our children what they need. What they want we can give them as a special gift, or they can save their money for it"
"I don't understand the whole dating thing. I know right off the bat if I'm interested in someone, and I don't want them to waste their money on me and take me out to eat if I know I'm not interested in that person"