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The writings of Clement of Alexandria, Vol. 1 (of 2)

Note 679 — Chapter VIII · SIMILITUDES AND EXAMPLES A MOST IMPORTANT PART OF RIGHT INSTRUCTION.

William Wilson translation

The word used by Clement here for frugality is εὐτέλεια, and he supposes the word to mean originally “spending well.” A proper way of spending money is as good as unfailing riches, since it always has enough for all that is necessary.

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