Frugality may be termed the daughter of Prudence, the sister of Temperance and the parent of Liberty.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Frugality comes from prudence and temperance and leads to liberty.
- In plain terms
- Being careful with money comes from wisdom and self control and leads to freedom.
- What can you take from it?
- Save money to gain freedom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your spending affect your freedom?
- What limits your financial independence?
Another view
It overlooks systemic barriers that make frugality difficult for some.
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