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We are taxed twice as much by our idleness, three times as much by our pride, and four times as much by our folly;
Drive thy business, let not that drive thee; and Early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise, Poor Richard says.
Never leave till tomorrow, which you can do today.
Women and wine, game and deceit, Make the wealth small and the want great.
Beware of little expenses; A small leak will sink a great ship,
Rather go to bed supperless, than in debt.
In short, the way to wealth, if you desire it, is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two words: industry and frugality. Waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both.
He that gets all he can honestly, and saves all he can, will certainly become rich.
1. Temperance. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
2. Silence. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
3. Order. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your b...
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4. Resolution. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without f...
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5. Frugality. Make no expense but to do good to others or your...
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6. Industry. Lose no time; be always employed in something useful; cut off a...
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7. Sincerity. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you s...
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Justice. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits...
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Moderation. Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries so much as yo...
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Cleanliness. Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, cloth...
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11. Tranquility. Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents co...
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12. Chastity. Use the sex urge but for health or offspring, never to dullness, weakness, or the injury of your own ...
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13. Humility. Imitate Jesus a...
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I have always thought that one man of tolerable abilities may work great changes, and accomplish great affairs among mankind, if he forms a good plan, and then makes the execution of that plan his sole study and business.