From frugality, comes generosity.

• Tao Te Ching, Ch. 67

Who would have guessed?

But think about it,

If I am an extravagant landlord,

I can't afford to give you a break 

When you lose your job 

And can't pay the rent.

The same is true 

If I'm in debt.

The bank is relentless 

And so must I be.

Only the frugal landlord,

The one who buys with cash

Out of a fraction of his means

Can afford to give the honest man a break

When he really needs one.

Only the frugal man can remain human

Because he's free from the machine.