Quotes about diligence and frugality

Diligence is at the heart of the country, and frugality is at home. ——"Shang Shu? Dayu Mo"

Frugality is the greatest virtue; extravagance is the greatest evil. ——"Zuo Zhuan? The Twenty-Fourth Year of Duke Zhuang"

People's livelihood depends on diligence, and diligence will not lead to shortage. ——"Zuo Zhuan? The Twelfth Year of Xuan Gong"

Thrift leads to prosperity, while immorality leads to death. ——"Mozi? Ci Guo"

It is noon on the day of hoeing, and the sweat is dripping from the soil. Who would have thought that every meal on the plate is hard work? ——Li Shen's "Compassion for the Farmers"

Looking at the virtuous countries and families in the past, success was achieved by diligence and frugality, and destruction was achieved by luxury. ——Li Shangyin

The extravagant are in disgrace, the frugal are safe, one evil and one good are in front of them. Bai Juyi

Whoever scrimps on food and clothing on weekdays will easily get through difficulties when he is poor; whoever is luxurious and extravagant when he is rich will die of hunger and cold when he is poor.

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