Quote by Thomas C. Haliburton

No one is rich whose expenditures exceed his means, and no one is poor whose incomings exceed his outgoings.

No one is rich whose expenditures exceed his means, and no o

Summary

This quote emphasizes that true wealth does not lie in the amount of money one possesses, but rather in maintaining a balance between income and expenses. It suggests that richness is not defined by the size of one's bank account but is determined by the ability to live within one's means. Similarly, it highlights that poverty does not solely depend on the amount of money one earns, but rather on how wisely their income is managed.

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Economics

By Thomas C. Haliburton

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