Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Gain may be temporary and uncertain; but ever while you live, expense is constant and certain: and it is easier to build two chimneys than to keep one in fuel.

Gain may be temporary and uncertain; but ever while you live

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of managing expenses in comparison to acquiring gains. It suggests that although gains may come and go and may not be guaranteed, expenses are inevitable and constant in life. The quote further suggests that it is easier to spend money, represented by the need to consistently fuel a chimney, rather than accumulating and holding onto wealth. In essence, it emphasizes the need for prudent financial management and the understanding that expenses are a more enduring aspect of life compared to gains.

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