The total alteration in underlying circumstances has not been squarely faced, As a result, we are guided, in part, by read more

The total alteration in underlying circumstances has not been squarely faced, As a result, we are guided, in part, by ideas that are relevant to another world. ... We do many things that are unnecessary, some that are unwise, and a few that are insane.

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.

Ere you consult your fancy, consult your purse.

Ere you consult your fancy, consult your purse.

We can no longer allow America’s dependence on foreign oil to compromise our energy security. Instead, we must invest in read more

We can no longer allow America’s dependence on foreign oil to compromise our energy security. Instead, we must invest in inventing new ways to power our cars and our economy. I’ll put my faith in American science and ingenuity any day before I depend on Saudi Arabia.

There can be no economy where there is no efficiency.

There can be no economy where there is no efficiency.

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

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

Without economy none can be rich, and with it few will be poor.

Without economy none can be rich, and with it few will be poor.

Nothing is cheap which is superfluous, for what one does not need, is dear at a penny.

Nothing is cheap which is superfluous, for what one does not need, is dear at a penny.

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.