Some think it beneath their dignity to look after small things. They think it the evidence of a narrow mind and a niggardly spirit. But small leaks have sunk many a ship. Nothing that would serve the purpose of any should be allowed to waste. A lack of economy will surely bring debt upon our institutions. Although much money may be received, it will be lost in the little wastes of every branch of the work. Economy is not stinginess. {7T 206.5}

Nogle anser det for under deres værdighed at se efter små ting. De ser det som et vidnesbyrd for snæversynet tankegang og (207) gerrighed. Men små brud har sænket store skibe. Intet som kan tjene nogen bør få lov til at gå tabt. Mangel på sparsommelighed vil med sikkerhed bringe skyld over vore institutioner. Selvom der kommer mange penge til, vil de være tabt i hver enkelt arbejdsgrens små spild. Sparsommelighed er ikke fedteri.