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Beware of little expenses, a small leak will sink a great ship.
Benjamin Franklin Poor Richard’s Almanack · 1732-1758

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“He that is rich need not live sparingly, and he that can live sparingly, need not be rich.”

Benjamin Franklin · Poor Richard’s Almanack, 1732-1758 · Primary source

“Buy what thou hast no need of; and e’er long thou shalt sell thy necessaries.”

Benjamin Franklin · Poor Richard’s Almanack, 1732-1758 · Primary source

“Drink water; put the money in your pocket, and leave the dry-bellyache in the punch-bowl.”

Benjamin Franklin · Poor Richard’s Almanack, 1732-1758 · Primary source

“If you know how to spend less than you get, you have the philosopher’s stone.”

Benjamin Franklin · Poor Richard’s Almanack, 1732-1758 · Primary source

“Patience in a market, is worth pounds in a year.”

Benjamin Franklin · Poor Richard’s Almanack, 1732-1758 · Primary source

“Rather go to bed supperless, than run in debt for a breakfast.”

Benjamin Franklin · Poor Richard’s Almanack, 1732-1758 · Primary source

“Sleep without supping, and you'll rise without owing for it.”

Benjamin Franklin · Poor Richard’s Almanack, 1732-1758 · Primary source

“’Tis easier to build two chimneys, than maintain one in fuel.”

Benjamin Franklin · Poor Richard’s Almanack, 1732-1758 · Primary source

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Benjamin Franklin · 1732-1758
Poor Richard’s Almanack

An annual collection of practical information, observations and maxims on thrift, work, self-discipline, conduct and everyday life.

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