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    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.".

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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.

by Plutarch Found in: Economy Quotes,
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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.

by Thomas Jefferson Found in: Economy Quotes,
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Have more than thou showest,Speak less than thou knowest.

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

by William Shakespeare Found in: Economy Quotes,
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There can be no economy where there is no efficiency.

There can be no economy where there is no efficiency.

by Beaconsfield Found in: Economy Quotes,
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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.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Economy Quotes,
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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.

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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.

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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.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Economy Quotes,
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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.

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Economy Quotes,
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