Elise M. Boulding Quotes

Frugality is one of the most beautiful and joyous words in the language, and yet one that we are culturally cut off from understanding and enjoying.

Elise M. Boulding

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• Frugality is one of the most beautiful and joyous words in the language, and yet one that we are culturally cut off from understanding and enjoying.

  

  Elise M. Boulding
  • Language
  • Enjoying
  • Frugality