A miser grows rich by seeming poor; an extravagant man grows poor by seeming rich.

  • -- William Shenstone 威廉·申斯通

守财奴因外表贫穷而富有;奢侈的人因表面上富有而变穷。

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Thought is a key to all treasures; the miser's gains are ours without his cares. Thus I have soared above this world, where my enjoyment have been intellectual joys.

思想是开启一切财富的钥匙;吝啬鬼的所得是我们的,不用他操心。这样,我就飞越了这个世界,在这个世界上,我的快乐就是精神上的快乐。

We each own one car, and we have a reasonable house. It's a lovely place to be, but it's not extravagant.

我们每个人都有一辆车,我们有一个合理的房子。这是一个可爱的地方,但并不奢侈。

Oh, I wish I were a miser; being a miser must be so occupying.

噢,但愿我是个守财奴;做一个守财奴,一定很占心。