Dec 03 2008
On Having Extra Money
If you know how to spend less than you get, you have the philosopher’s stone.
–Benjamin Franklin
Apparently, even in Ben Franklin’s day, overspending, debt and credit were problems. Here he gives us the key to this universal problem of the ages, and compares it to the philosopher’s stone. The philosopher’s stone was the substance sought after by alchemists hoping to turning metals to gold, thereby making great riches. Typical to Franklin’s way of thinking and teaching, the way to get what you want is through hard work, sacrifice and common sense. Want more cash in your pocket? Don’t waste time trying to make a quick million, just spend less, and its all yours.
