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The phrase is from Benjamin Franklin's book Poor Richard's Almanack and refers to the idea that saving money is hard work and happens a penny at a time, or alternatively, that being thrifty and not spending money is just as good as earning it.
Demonstrates the principle of closure if you only read one "is."
You save money you get money.
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Sure, it was written by Ben Franklin in the 1700's. I am sure he wouldn't mind.
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Yes. To write it out, the first quote would open and close with quotation marks ". the quote within a quote would open and close with single marks '. For Example: Fred Brown responded, "Well, I think Benjiman Franklin was right when he said 'A penny saved is a penny earned'. Saving is important."
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This is simple enough isn't it ? Actually a penny saved is BETTER than a penny earned because if you had to earn the penny you would be taxed on your earnings whereas any savings on expenditure go straight to your personal (or corporate "bottom line". "Lost time is never found again?" Says it all really doesn't it ? Jason
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