Quotes About Frugality

Because we had no money when I was growing up, when I started dancing, I wasn't allowed to be frivolous - my mum made me go to every lesson because she was paying for it.

When I was a developer, I couldn't buy a pencil. I had no budget, nothing.

That's part of being an entrepreneur - you watch your pennies.

I always hated the thought of not having two pennies to rub together.

You watch the pennies, and the dollars take care of themselves.

People say I am cheap, and I don't mind if they do.

Produce what you consume; draw from the native element the necessaries of life. Permit no vitiated taste to lead you into the indulgence of expensive luxuries, which can only be obtained by involving yourselves in debt.

Fix it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.

I always say, waste not, want not, which is a terrible cliche the British invented during the war to get kids to eat their whole-wheat bread, but when I say it I mean, waste not money on boring old rent when it can be un-wasted on Chloe jeans.

Misers' money goes twice to market.

There is no economy in going to bed early to save candles if the result is twins.

Frugality is misery in disguise.

Frugality is for the vulgar.

I never did buy things on credit, I always paid for 'em, because I can't see much difference in paying for something and just waiting a week and pay interest on it; that looks foolish to me.

My big places to shop are Wal-Mart and Target - seriously. That is where half of my stuff comes from now.

I was raised on farms by people who didn't have Wal-Mart. They had to make their own sleds, harnesses, clothing, etc.

A billion saved is a billion earned.

I go through money like a bloke with three arms.

I'm not blowing money. I'm not that guy.

Don't overspend. Have budget days and splurge days.

I would suggest that if you get in your kitchen and cook for yourself, you can eat like kings for a very low cost.

Look everywhere you can to cut a little bit from your expenses. It will all add up to a meaningful sum.

You can have parties without spending enormous sums of money.

Nothing like having a miser in the family.