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Seven Cures For a Lean Purse

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“If you desire to help thy friend, do so in a way that will not bring thy friend's burdens upon thyself.”

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“Seek to associate thyself with men and enterprises whose success is established that thy treasure may earn liberally under their skillful use and be guarded safely by their wisdom and experience.”

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“Wealth that comes quickly goeth the same way.

Wealth that stayeth to give enjoyment and satisfaction to its owner comes gradually, because it is a child born of knowledge and persistent purpose.”

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“Gold clingeth to the protection of the cautious owner who invests it under the advice of men wise in its handling.”

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“Gold cometh gladly and in increasing quantity to any man who will put by not less than one-tenth of his earnigs to create an estate for his future and that of his family.”

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“Those eager to grasp opportunities for their betterment, do attract the interest of the good goddess. She is ever anxious to aid those who please her. Men of action please her best.”

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“Opportunity is a haughty goddess who wastes no time with those who are unprepared.”

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“Desires must be simple and definite. They defeat their own purpose should they be too many, too confusing, or beyond a man's training to accomplish.”

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“Provide in advance for the needs of thy growing age and the protection of thy family.”

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“The first sound principle of investment is security for thy principal. Is it wise to be intrigued by larger earnings when thy principal may be lost? I say not. The penalty of risk is probable loss.”

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“Do not lend your money to a man in deep emotional throes.”

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“Every gold piece you save is a slave to work for you. Every copper it earns is its child that also can earn for you.”

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“The gold we may retain from our earnings is but the start. The earnings it will make shall build our fortunes.”

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“Just as weeds grow in a field wherever the farmer leaves space for their roots, even so freely do desires grow in men whenever there is a possibility of their being gratified.”

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“Confuse not the necessary expenses with thy desires.”

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“A part of all you earn is yours to keep. It should be not less than a tenth no matter how little you earn. It can be as much more as you can afford.”

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“When I set a task for myself, I complete it.”

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“Will power is but the unflinching purpose to carry a task you set for yourself to fulfillment.”

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“You have learned your lessons well. You first learned to live upon less than you could earn. Next you learned to seek advice from those who were competent through their own experiences to give it. And, lastly, you have learned to make gold work for you.”

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“The thoughts of youth are bright lights that shine forth like the meteors that oft make brilliant the sky, but the wisdom of age is like the fixed stars that shine so unchanged that the sailor may depend upon them to steer his course.”