Perhaps, at this time, Benjamin laid the foundation for that economy which distinguished him in later life, and about which he often wrote. Among his wise sayings touching this subject are the following:—
"If you would be wealthy, think of saving, as well as of getting."
"What maintains one vice would bring up two children."
"Many a little makes a mickle."
"A small leak will sink a ship."
"At a great pennyworth pause awhile."
"Silks and satins, scarlet and velvets, put out the kitchen fire."
"Always taking out of the meal-tub, and never putting in, soon comes to the bottom."
"For age and want save while you may,—
No morning sun lasts a whole day."
"It is easier to build two chimneys than to keep one in fuel."