Thrift

"Thrift" by Samuel Smiles is a serious examination from the 1800s on being careful with money and resources. It's like a follow-up to his other books about helping yourself and building character, and it says that being thrifty is super important for everyone, not just for you but for the whole community. The book looks at how we should think about money, like how we make it, how we spend it, and how we save it. Being thrifty is supposed to be a good thing for your town, and wasting money can cause problems for everyone. The beginning of "Thrift" teaches about saving and working hard. Smiles uses stories from the past and looks at society to show how saving money helps people get ready for what's coming and this idea is supported by how people act and how being poor can affect people. It starts off by saying that being truly free comes from being smart with your money. While a lot of people can earn a good living, not saving or spending wisely can cause problems. The book suggests that everyone can improve their life by being responsible and thinking ahead. The start of the book encourages people to take responsibility for themselves and be smart about money.