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The Art of Making Money Plenty in Every Man’s Pocket
At this time when the general complaint is that money is so scarce it must be an act of kindness to inform the moneyless how they can reinforce their purses. I will acquaint you with the true secret of money catching, the certain way to fill empty purses and how to keep them always full. Two simple rules well observed will do the business: 1st Let honesty and labour be thy constant companions; 2nd Spend one penny every day less than thy clear gains. Then shall thy purse soon begin to thrive, thy creditors will never insult thee nor want oppress nor hunger neither bite, nor cold freeze thee, the whole hemisphere will shine brighter, and pleasure spring up in every corner of thy heart. Now, therefore, embrace these rules and be happy.
Author/Artist: Benjamin Franklin
Date: c. 1820–1829
Description: Etchings after Benjamin Franklin.
Language: English
Repository: Wellcome Collection
Tags: 19th-century, money