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Funds Quotes

On raising money and what trust really requires.

One quote recalls how hard it was to raise money for a major expedition, while the other argues financial funds cannot stand in for real personal trust.

Raising funds for my fourth expedition proved to be very difficult.

Quotes by Louis Leakey

Trust funds can never be a substitute for a fund of trust.

Quotes by Edwin Louis Cole

Frequently Asked Questions

What challenges do these funds quotes describe?
One recalls the real difficulty of raising money for a major expedition, and the other separates financial funds from personal trust.
Was fundraising described as easy or hard?
It was described as very difficult, specifically in the context of financing a fourth expedition.
What point does the other quote make about trust?
It argues that having financial trust funds available does not substitute for genuinely trusting other people.
Are these quotes about money management?
One touches on fundraising logistics, while the other is more philosophical, contrasting money with interpersonal trust.
Do the quotes view money positively or critically?
They are measured rather than critical, acknowledging money's necessity while noting its limits compared to trust.

For more on money and ambition, browse our Thomas Carlyle quotes page.