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100	1		_aSmiles, Samuel, _d1812-1904
245	1	0	_aThrift
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_a"This book is intended as a sequel to 'Self-help', and 'Character'." -- Pref.
500			_aRelease date is 2004-12-22
508			_aProduced by Clare Boothby, Stephanie Bailey and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Thrift" by Samuel Smiles is a reflective treatise written in the late 19th century that discusses the importance of frugality and careful financial management in everyday life. The work serves as a sequel to Smiles's previous volumes, "Self-Help" and "Character," and emphasizes that the virtue of thrift is essential not only for personal well-being but also for the welfare of society as a whole. The book addresses the moral implications of how money is earned, spent, and saved, highlighting that a thrifty individual contributes positively to their community, while those who squander their resources can perpetuate cycles of poverty and dependency. At the start of "Thrift," the author establishes the foundational concepts of economy and the necessity of industrious living. Smiles draws on historical anecdotes and societal observations to illustrate how thrift enables individuals to prepare for the future, underpinning the argument with insights into human behavior and the impact of poverty on society. The opening portion lays a philosophical groundwork, asserting that true independence stems from prudent financial practices. The discussion introduces the theme that while many can earn a good wage, the failure to save or spend wisely can lead to distress, proclaiming that every person has the ability to elevate their position through self-discipline and forethought. Overall, the opening of the book engages the reader with its call for personal responsibility and economic wisdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSaving and investment
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