James K. Polk: Frugal Government

James K. Polk Money Quote saying frugality with public monies is the responsibility of the President and should be enforced by Congress. James K. Polk said:
 

 

“Ours was intended to be a plain and frugal government, and I shall regard it to be my duty to recommend to Congress and, as far as the Executive is concerned, to enforce by all the means within my power the strictest economy in the expenditure of the public money which may be compatible with the public interests” — James K. Polk

 
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Francis Moore on Substantial Frugality

Francis Moore Money Quotation saying those who limit their showiness and keep within reasonable limits of spending are the wealthiest. Francis Moore said:

The most substantial people are the most frugal, and make the least show, and live at the least expense

— Francis Moore