Mar 14, 2010

Ben Franklin on the way to wealth

Timeless wisdom from 1748:

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. Without industry and frugality nothing will do, and with them every thing. He that gets all he can honestly, and saves all he gets (necessary expenses excepted), will certainly become rich, if that Being who governs the world, to whom all should look for a blessing on their honest endeavors, doth not, in his wise providence, otherwise determine.

My adaptation into blessing: May you use your time and money efficiently, and may Lady Fortune not screw you over.