Economy Quotes ( 1 - 10 of 21 )
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.
Have more than thou showest,Speak less than thou knowest.
Have more than thou showest,Speak less than thou knowest.
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.
Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship.
Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship.
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.".
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.
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.
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.
