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Here are my three treasures. Guard and keep them! The first is pity; the second, frugality; the third, refusal to be 'foremost of all things under heaven'. For only he that pities is truly able to be brave; Only he that is frugal is able to be profuse. Only he that refuses to be foremost of all things Is truly able to become chief of all Ministers.
The Wisdom of Frugality, Princeton University Press, 2016. (translated into Italian, Korean, Simple Chinese and Complex Chinese) The Virtues of our Vices, Princeton University Press, 2012. (translated into Simple Chinese, Complex Chinese, and Portuguese) Thinking Through Philosophy, with Chris Horner
Frugality is the quality of being frugal, sparing, thrifty, prudent, or economical in the consumption of resources such as food, time or money, and avoiding waste, lavishness or extravagance. [ 2 ] In behavioral science , frugality has been defined as the tendency to acquire goods and services in a restrained manner, and resourceful use of ...
Image credits: Genie_noteC #5. I cut open all my product containers and use every last drop. It's more about not wasting stuff, but it's also frugal. You would be surprised how much product can be ...
Being frugal doesn’t mean skimping out on everything. In fact, there are plenty of ways to scale back on your spending without sacrificing things you enjoy. Adopting a more thrifty mindset with ...
Those who are frugal recognize the value of their time, health and happiness over material possessions. Ways to practice frugality include following a budget and consuming less, as well as saving ...
The Protestant work ethic, [1] also known as the Calvinist work ethic [2] or the Puritan work ethic, [3] is a work ethic concept in sociology, economics, and history.It emphasizes that a person's subscription to the values espoused by the Protestant faith, particularly Calvinism, result in diligence, discipline, and frugality.
The mantra frugal people adopt, according to Reynolds, is clear: prioritizing essentials over extravagance. “Frugality, in their eyes, isn’t synonymous with deprivation,” she explained.