The average family exists only on paper and its average budget is a fiction, invented by statisticians for the convenience of statisticians. — Sylvia Porter Average Copy Share Image
I worked up a daily fury about some economic injustice because there were so many of them. — Sylvia Porter Anger Copy Share Image
Invest in yourself, in your education. There's nothing better. — Sylvia Porter Education Copy Share Image
One of the soundest rules to remember when making forecasts in the field of economics is that whatever is to happen is… — Sylvia Porter Economics Copy Share Image
I've always been independent, and I don't see how it conflicts with femininity. — Sylvia Porter Conflict Copy Share Image
In those days [1935] I would read what the opposition papers got out, and I'd say to myself, 'What I'm doing just… — Sylvia Porter Enough Copy Share Image
For millions, the retirement dream is in reality an economic nightmare. For millions, growing old today means growing poor, being sick, living… — Sylvia Porter Age Copy Share Image
Money never remains just coins and pieces of paper. Money can be translated into the beauty of living, a support in misfortune,… — Sylvia Porter Coins Copy Share Image
Beware of the danger signals that flag problems: silence, secretiveness, or sudden outburst. — Sylvia Porter Danger Copy Share Image
I've learned ruthless concentration. I can write under any circumstances...street noises, loud talk, music, you name it. — Sylvia Porter Circumstances Copy Share Image
I had always assumed that people were interested in economic affairs, just as I was. My assumption was justified. The times caught… — Sylvia Porter Affair Copy Share Image