There is not a (no) thrifty man but becomes a rich man sooner or later. Why? Because he will not spend such money as is unnecessary. Little by little his money will accumulate. Ten to one, he is bound to make a fortune.I do not like such men as spend their money in a wrong way. They do not know extravagance is a bad thing. It can only make them happy for the time being. In short, thrift makes poor men rich and extravagance makes rich men poor.
没有一个节俭的人迟早会成为一个富人。为什么？因为他不会花不必要的钱。他的钱一点一点地积累起来。十比一，他一定会发财。我不喜欢这样的人把钱花错了。他们不知道奢侈是一件坏事。这只能让他们暂时开心。简而言之，节俭使穷人富有，奢侈使富人贫穷。