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Beef also was difficult to be procured and exceedingly poor; the price nearly sixpence farthing per pound.

Beef also was difficult to be procured and exceedingly poor; the price nearly sixpence farthing per pound.

William Bligh (2009). “The Voyage of the Bounty”, p.14, BoD – Books on Demand

An ounce of performance is worth more than a pound of preachment.

Elbert Hubbard, Bert Hubbard (1923). “Selected writings of Elbert Hubbard: his mintage of wisdom, coined from a life of love, laughter and work”

We spend billions of pounds on welfare, yet millions are trapped on welfare. It's not worth their while going into work.

"David Cameron claims welfare reform will save in the long run" by Paul Owen, www.theguardian.com. October 3, 2010.

Remember, that six pounds a year is but a groat a day.

Benjamin Franklin (1839). “Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin”, p.37

An ounce of mirth is worth a pound of sorrow.

Richard Baxter, William Orme (1830). “The Practical Works of the Rev. Richard Baxter: With a Life of the Author, and a Critical Examination of His Writings”, p.376

Innovation accelerates and compounds.

"Marc Andreessen On Innovation" by Henry Blodget, www.businessinsider.com. September 23, 2009.