It is of no small commendation to manage a little well. To live well in abundance is the praise of read more

It is of no small commendation to manage a little well. To live well in abundance is the praise of the estate, not of the person. I will study more how to give a good account of my little, than how to make it more.

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

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

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

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

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.

Let's give the individual the space to grow, instead of the economy

Let's give the individual the space to grow, instead of the economy

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.

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.".

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.

He who will not economize will have to agonize.

He who will not economize will have to agonize.