The study of economy usually shows us that the best time for purchase was last year.

The study of economy usually shows us that the best time for purchase was last year.

A penny saved is two pence clear, A pin a day's a groat a year.

A penny saved is two pence clear, A pin a day's a groat a year.

Have more than thou showest,Speak less than thou knowest.

Have more than thou showest,Speak less than thou knowest.

Let honesty and industry be thy constant companions, and spend one penny less than thy clear gains; then shall thy read more

Let honesty and industry be thy constant companions, and spend one penny less than thy clear gains; then shall thy pocket begin to thrive; creditors will not insult, nor want oppress, nor hungerness bite, nor nakedness freeze thee.

The man who will live above his present circumstances, is in great danger of soon living beneath them; or as read more

The man who will live above his present circumstances, is in great danger of soon living beneath them; or as the Italian proverb says, "The man that lives by hope, will die by despair.".

The world abhors closeness, and all but admires extravagance; yet a slack hand shows weakness, and a tight hand strength.

The world abhors closeness, and all but admires extravagance; yet a slack hand shows weakness, and a tight hand strength.

Economy is for the poor; the rich may dispense with it.

Economy is for the poor; the rich may dispense with it.

He who will not economize will have to agonize.

He who will not economize will have to agonize.

Economy is a way of spending money without getting any pleasure out of it.

Economy is a way of spending money without getting any pleasure out of it.