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American Red Cross Founder, a life of sacrifice.
New York Tribune.
We realize the economies which Clara Barton lived and practiced, that she might give life and aid to those who were in dire need. The Fra.
Economy is not parsimony. Burke.
Economy is no disgrace. Berz.
It would be well if we had more misers. Goldsmith.
Economy is the poor man’s mint. Tupper.
Economy is half the battle of life. Spurgeon.
Economy is the parent of integrity, of liberty, and of ease.
Dr. S. Johnson.
A habit of economy is prolific of a numerous offspring of virtues.
C. Butler.
Sound economy is a sound understanding, brought into action.
Hannah More.
It is not what we earn, but what we save, that makes us rich.
Sir Walter Scott.
Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a ship.
Benjamin Franklin.
The prospect of penury in age is so gloomy and terrifying that every man who looks before him must resolve to avoid it.
Dr. S. Johnson.
I was brought up New England, and I have the New England thrift. Clara Barton.
My expenses have been so heavy and my receipts so “nothing” that I cannot take on more “help.” Clara Barton.
There must be no more big hotel bills; the money must be saved for the sufferers. Clara Barton.
Clara Barton has often been known by those near her to rob herself of all her personal income—to carry on the work of an abiding and all-absorbing charity. Dr. J. Gardner.
At first I used to be shocked over her penuriousness but when I discovered the motive, that it was to save for others in need, no words could describe my conscience-stricken feeling and my admiration of that self-sacrificing woman.
General W. H. Sears, “Secretary.”