Few things are more complicated than matters of money. Today, we're turning to a handful of our favorite philosophers, authors and visionaries to get the inside scoop on their thoughts about money and the concept of wealth. One of the things that struck us most as we compiled our list of favorites, is that no matter the time and culture these quotes might come from, they are just as applicable at this day in age. Whose insights do you most agree with? What quotes would you add to the list? Join the conversation in the comments below.

“When the purse becomes empty, the mind becomes full of issues.” 

 Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

"Don't marry for money. You can borrow it cheaper.”

Lois P. Frankel

"Money won't create success, the freedom to make it will."

Nelson Mandela

"There are people who have money and people who are rich."

Coco Chanel

"When it is a question of money, everybody is of the same religion."

Voltaire

"A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business."

Henry Ford

"Wealth is the ability to fully experience life."

Henry David Thoreau

"You have reached the pinnacle of success as soon as you become uninterested in money, compliments, or publicity."

Thomas Wolfe

"Do what your inner soul tells you to do, regardless of any money or success it will bring you."

Etel Adnan

"All money is a matter of belief."

Adam Smith