"A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you’re talking about real money." ― Everett Dirksen Topic(s): Money More From Everett Dirksen "There is no force so powerful as an idea whose time has come." "I have said, with respect to authorization bills, that I do not want the Congress or the country to commit fiscal suicide on the installment plan." "When all is said and done, the real citadel of strength of any community is in the hearts and minds and desires of those who dwell there." More In Money "Never spend your money before you have earned it."― Thomas Jefferson "The physician’s highest calling, his only calling, is to make sick people healthy – to heal, as it is termed."― Samuel Hahnemann "For a successful entrepreneur it can mean extreme wealth. But with extreme wealth comes extreme responsibility. And the responsibility for me is to invest in creating new businesses, create jobs, employ people, and to put money aside to tackle issues where we can make a difference."― Richard Branson