William Shakespeare
Shakespeare, one of the most famous and prolific writers of all time, definitely deserves a spot on history’s most famous lists. Along with his innumerable comedies, tragedies and poems, he also created many words and popular expressions that we still use today (including the word “frugal”)!
Here is a wise question posed by Shakespeare in one of his sonnets:
"Why so large a cost, having so short a lease, dost thou upon your fading mansion spend?"
He speaks here of the cost of short-lived appearances. Why would one spend tons and tons of money on a place that is “fading.” We all may want to live in a nice place, but there are creative and inexpensive ways to make a house feel like a home. Investing a ton of money into an older property is probably a waste of money and time. It’s at least worth doing research before throwing money down.
Shakespeare on investing:
"Foul cankering rust the hidden treasure frets, But gold that’s put to use more gold begets."
Money that just sits around will do nothing for you except sit there. There is definite value in learning to make your money work for you and make you more money in the long run. Investments in things like school and property can increase your wealth over time. Shakespeare knew what he was talking about here – and also managed to make his money advice rhyme. What a guy.
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