Be a good husband, and you will get a penny to spend, a penny to lend, and a penny for a friend.
Meaning: Prudent household management creates surplus wealth to share generously with others while maintaining financial security.
Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.
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