The Way to Wealth Quotes

“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.”

“Beware of little expenses; A small leak will sink a great ship, as Poor Richard says; and again, Who dainties love, shall beggars prove; and moreover, Fools make feasts, and wise men eat them.”

“If dost thou love life, then Do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of, as Poor Richard says.”

“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.”

“Vessels large may venture more, But little boats should keep near shore.”

“Industry need not wish, and he that lives upon hope will die fasting. There are no gains without pains; then help hands, for I have no lands;”

“One today is worth two tomorrows,”

“The people heard it, and approved the doctrine, and immediately practiced the contrary.”

“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.”

“Industry need not wish, and he who lives upon hope will die fasting. There are no gains without pains; then help hands, for I have no lands”

“We may make these times better, if we better ourselves.”