Richesse et Succès - Direction financière

used to suggest that it is not enough to simply earn money, but it is important to have the knowledge and skill to manage, preserve, and increase one's wealth over time

un imbécile peut gagner de l'argent, mais il faut un homme sage pour le garder

used to imply that saving money is just as valuable as earning money, as both contribute to increasing one's overall wealth

un centime économisé est un centime gagné

used to imply that it is preferable to avoid debt by living within one's means, even if it means going without a meal

mieux vaut se coucher sans souper que de s'endetter

used to suggest that it is better to give a small sum of money as a gift than to lend a larger sum that may create financial strain and harm the relationship

mieux vaut donner un shilling que prêter une demi-couronne

used to imply that one should prioritize fulfilling their obligations and acting with fairness and integrity before offering help to others

sois juste avant d'être généreux

used to imply that it is important to keep track of debts and pay them back promptly, in order to maintain positive and long-lasting relationships

used to advise against borrowing or lending money, as it can lead to financial and interpersonal difficulties

ni un emprunteur ni un prêteur ne soient

used to suggest that one should be cautious with their spending, and not waste all their money in one location or on one thing

ne pas tout dépenser au même endroit

used to imply that even though someone may have very little money, they can still find ways to make ends meet and survive

la bourse d'un mendiant est sans fond

used to suggest that anything valuable, such as a position of power or material wealth, should be handled with care and responsibility, as even a small mistake can have significant consequences

une tasse pleine a besoin d'une main ferme

used to advise that it is more beneficial to take a smaller but sustainable benefit from a resource or opportunity, rather than trying to consume or exhaust it completely for short-term gain

mieux vaut boire du lait que manger de la vache

used to suggest that it is preferable to have a steady and dependable source of income or wealth, even if it is modest, rather than relying on occasional large sums that may not be sustainable or reliable

mieux vaut un sou fixe qu'un dollar rare