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.

There can be no economy where there is no efficiency.

There can be no economy where there is no efficiency.

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.

Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship.

Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship.

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.

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.

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

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