We are taxed twice as much by our idleness, three times as much by our pride and four times as much by our foolishness.
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All wars are follies, very expensive and very mischievous ones.
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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 that is, waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both.
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