Fiction Invented Quotes by Sylvia Porter

The average family exists only on paper and its average budget is a fiction, invented by statisticians for the convenience of statisticians.

— Sylvia Porter

I worked up a daily fury about some economic injustice because there were so many of them.

— Sylvia Porter

Invest in yourself, in your education. There's nothing better.

— Sylvia Porter

One of the soundest rules to remember when making forecasts in the field of economics is that whatever is to happen is happening already.

— Sylvia Porter

I've always been independent, and I don't see how it conflicts with femininity.

— Sylvia Porter

In those days [1935] I would read what the opposition papers got out, and I'd say to myself, 'What I'm doing just isn't good…

— Sylvia Porter

For millions, the retirement dream is in reality an economic nightmare. For millions, growing old today means growing poor, being sick, living in substandard…

— Sylvia Porter

Money never remains just coins and pieces of paper. Money can be translated into the beauty of living, a support in misfortune, an education,…

— Sylvia Porter

Money can be translated into the beauty of living.

— Sylvia Porter

Beware of the danger signals that flag problems: silence, secretiveness, or sudden outburst.

— Sylvia Porter

I've learned ruthless concentration. I can write under any circumstances...street noises, loud talk, music, you name it.

— Sylvia Porter

I had always assumed that people were interested in economic affairs, just as I was. My assumption was justified. The times caught up with…

— Sylvia Porter