"money" in the Big Book

Many people lost money—but some became very rich.

I had developed a theory that most people lost money in stocks through ignorance of markets.

I had had some success at speculation, so we had a little money, but we once worked on a farm for a month to avoid drawing on our small capital.

The exercise of an option brought in more money, leaving us with a profit of several thousand dollars for that year.

For the next few years fortune threw money and applause my way.

He had plenty of money left and thought I had better go to Canada.

I went to town regularly and even made a little money.

money could buy was at his disposal.

Had we not variously worshipped people, sentiment, things, money, and ourselves?

Most alcoholics owe money.

He did, and also sent a small amount of money.

While drinking, he accepted a sum of money from a bitterly-hated business rival, giving him no receipt for it.

He subsequently denied having received the money and used the incident as a basis for discrediting the man.

But you should not deprive your family or creditors of money they should have.

Be certain he will be welcomed by your family, and that he is not trying to impose upon you for money, connections, or shelter.

It may mean sharing your money and your home, counseling frantic wives and relatives, innumerable trips to police courts, sanitariums, hospitals, jails and asylums.

The men who cry for money and shelter before conquering alcohol, are on the wrong track.

Perhaps he spends too much money for liquor.

Perhaps he will never have much money again.

The family will be affected also, pleasantly at first, as they feel their money troubles are about to be solved, then not so pleasantly as they find themselves neglected.

Although financial recovery is on the way for many of us, we found we could not place money first.

My downfall cost the business community unknown thousands of dollars, for it takes real money to train a man for an executive position.

If he owes you money you may wish to make terms.

Cleaning up old scrapes, helping to settle family differences, explaining the disinherited son to his irate parents, lending money and securing jobs for each other, when justified—these are everyday occurrences.