5 Stupid Statements Made by Rich People Ever


2. Leona Helmsley

Leona Mindy Roberts Helmsley, an American businesswoman, took her last breath on August 20, 2007 when she was 87 years old. Helmsley was known for her flamboyant personality and had a reputation for tyrannical behavior, for which she got the nickname "Queen of Mean".

In her lifetime, she had fallen into serious legal controversies. As following the allegations imposed against Helmsley by unpaid contractors that work done on her residential building had been charged to her company, when she was investigated, cops found her guilty and convicted her of federal income tax evasion and other crimes in 1989.

During the court trial, Helmsley once said: "We don't pay taxes. Only the little people pay taxes..." And then throughout her life she was identified for this notorious statement.

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3. Herman Cain

The Multi-talented Herman Cain is an American author, business executive, syndicated columnist and radio host from Georgia. Cain was a candidate for the 2012 U.S. Republican Party presidential nomination.

Cain served as president and CEO of National Restaurant Association from 1996 to 1999. He also became a member of the board of directors of several companies, including Aquila, Inc., Nabisco, Whirlpool, Reader's Digest, and AGCO.

"Don't blame Wall Street, don't blame the big banks. If you don't have a job and you are not rich, blame yourself!" says Herman Cain. This may annoy you too.

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