Frugal Quotes, Sayings, Etc.

**tangerine** · 02-04-2010, 03:42 PM

What are some of your favorite frugal related quotes, sayings, jokes, etc?

I work at a very small company and am in charge of cutting paychecks, and there is a "Company Message" field that I can fill in to write a note on everyones check.

I've already reminded them that "Money doesn't grow on trees", "A penny saved is a penny earned", etc... and I'm running out of ideas!

Any more funny/cute/not too harsh subtle little reminders for me?

Thx

**Ceashels** · 02-04-2010, 04:36 PM

A stitch in time saves nine.... true it isn't money based but if you take care of your things they will last longer.

Save a penny, spend a pound.

No man's credit is ever as good as his money.
Edgar Watson Howe

Save for a rainy day.

Waste not, want not.

A small leak will sink a big ship.

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**Josephhgoins** · 02-04-2010, 05:29 PM

penny wise and pound foolish.

**bumplett** · 02-04-2010, 06:06 PM

He who does not economize will have to agonize"-Confusius

**frugalfranny** · 02-05-2010, 02:09 AM

Cute gang.......Keep posting!

It is late now but I have a couple books of 'sayings' - will have to check it tomorrow and get back here.

**Surilda** · 02-05-2010, 03:06 AM

"The safest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it in your pocket."

**bumplett** · 02-05-2010, 07:11 AM

Originally Posted by Surilda

"The safest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it in your pocket."

I like this one

**rudypoo98** · 02-05-2010, 03:14 PM

A well do to friend of mine that grew up poor and is very frugal always says..... Poor people have poor ways.

**frugalfranny** · 02-05-2010, 04:58 PM

Money is not required to buy one necessity of the soul.

Remember that credit is money.

A pig bought on credit is forever grunting.

Debt is the worst poverty. (Thomas Fuller)

Debt is the slavery of the free.

**Luv2BeFrugal** · 02-05-2010, 05:08 PM

Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.

**Early Bird** · 02-05-2010, 10:26 PM

"I would rather have people laugh at my frugality than weep for my extravagance."

(paraphrased)

**sue s** · 02-06-2010, 12:59 PM

All that is most valuable can be
had for nothing. They come as presents from the
hand of an indulgent Father, and neither air nor sky,
nor beauty, genius, health, or strength, can be bought
or sold. Whatever may be one's condition in life,
the great art is to learn to be content and happy, in-
dulging in no feverish longings for what we have not,
but satisfied and thankful for what we have.

**mauimagic** · 02-06-2010, 02:56 PM

Cannot think of any to contribute, but I sure want to read more!!

**shoiji** · 02-06-2010, 03:51 PM

"Waste not wont not" always comes to mind when I am putting things back in the fridge or freezer. Especially when it is something like a quarter piece of an onion.