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Then shall thy hide-bound pocket soon begin to thrive, and will never again cry with the empty belly-ach: neither will creditors insult thee, nor want oppress, nor hunger bite, nor nakedness freeze thee.
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This quote illustrates the benefits of financial prudence and the relief it brings from various hardships.
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