The Way to Wealth
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4.7 • 29 Ratings
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Publisher Description
"The Way to Wealth" is an essay written by Benjamin Franklin in 1758. It is a collection of adages and advice presented in Poor Richard's Almanac during its first 25 years of publication, organized into a speech given by "Father Abraham" to a group of people. Many of the phrases Father Abraham quotes continue to be familiar today. The essay's advice is based on the themes of work ethic and frugality.
Some phrases from the almanac quoted in "The Way to Wealth" include:
"There are no gains, without pains"
"One today is worth two tomorrows"
"A life of leisure and a life of laziness are two things"
"Get what you can, and what you get hold"
"Sloth, like rust, consumes faster than labor wears, while the used key is always bright"
"Have you somewhat to do tomorrow, do it today"
"The eye of a master will do more work than both his hands"
"Early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise"
"For want of a nail..."
Customer Reviews
Truth Never Die
The doctrine from Benjamin Franklin’s Way to Wealth is very simple:
1. Use time wisely in industrious work
2. Save money by being frugal
3. Be charitable.
The simple wisdom can be found in the Holy Bible, transitional Chinese teachings, and all different religious teachings and parables. Abiding to this simple doctrine had transformed Benjamin Franklin from a poor little boy into an inventor, a scientist, an author, a leader, and one of the most respected founding father of the United States of America. I want to borrow this wisdom from him, just like how he had borrowed this wisdom from others before him.