Quote by Benjamin Franklin, Advice to a Y
Remember, that money is of the prolific, generating nature. Money can beget money, and its offspring can beget more, and so on. Five shillings turned is six, turned again it is seven and threepence, and so on, till it becomes a hundred pounds. The more there is of it, the more it produces every turning, so that the profits rise quicker and quicker. He that kills a breeding sow, destroys all her offspring to the thousandth generation. He that murders a crown, destroys all that it might have produced, even scores of pounds.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the productive and generative nature of money. It conveys that money has the ability to multiply and accumulate wealth rapidly. By using the example of turning five shillings into a hundred pounds, the quote demonstrates the exponential growth potential of money. It also highlights the long-term consequences of devaluing or eliminating a source of income, suggesting that destroying a breeding sow or a valuable investment, such as a crown, can have significant ramifications and prevent the potential future profits it could have generated.
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Money
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