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“Make no Expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e. Waste nothing.”
Meaning: This is Franklin's definition of the virtue of Frugality in the list of thirteen virtues he tried to practice, described in his Autobiography. It frames spending as a choice with a purpose. Before any purchase this week, ask whether it helps someone or improves your own life.