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.

I place economy among the first and most important virtues, and public debt as the greatest of dangers ... We read more

I place economy among the first and most important virtues, and public debt as the greatest of dangers ... We must make our choice between economy and liberty, or profusion and servitude. If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the.

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 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.

Ere you consult your fancy, consult your purse.

Ere you consult your fancy, consult your purse.

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 average family exists only on paper and its average budget is a fiction, invented by statisticians for the convenience read more

The average family exists only on paper and its average budget is a fiction, invented by statisticians for the convenience of statisticians.

Never base your budget requests on realistic assumptions, as this could lead to a decrease in your funding.

Never base your budget requests on realistic assumptions, as this could lead to a decrease in your funding.