Ralph Waldo Emerson
Essayist, Philosopher, Poet
"The cheapness of man is every day's tragedy."
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Frugality
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Marcus Tullius Cicero
Politician, Philosopher, Orator
"The world has not yet learned the riches of frugality."
Benjamin Franklin
Inventor, Statesman, Author
"Without industry and frugality, nothing will do; with them, everything."
John Adams
Founding Father, Politician
"Let frugality and industry be our virtues."
Calvin Coolidge
Politician
"Eat it up, make it do, wear it out."
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"Frugality is founded on the principal that all riches have limits."
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"Gaining money by my industry and frugality, I lived very agreeably. . . ."
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