1. 由俭入奢易，由奢入俭难。——宋·司马光《训俭示康》

1. It is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to return from extravagance to frugality. — From "Training in Frugality and Showing Temperance" by Sima Guang of the Song Dynasty.

2. 奢未及侈，俭而不陋。——汉·张衡《西京赋》

2. The splendor has not yet reached extravagance; the frugality is not shabby. — From the "Western Capital Ode" by Zhang Heng of the Han Dynasty.

3. 一勺勺积累的东西，不要用桶倒出去。——哈萨克族

3. Do not pour out what you have accumulated little by little with a spoon. - Kazakh proverb

4. 俭则寡欲，侈则多欲。宋·司马光《训俭示康》

4. Frugality leads to few desires, while extravagance leads to many desires. - Song Dynasty, Sima Guang, "Exhortation to Frugality to Show Benevolence"

5. 俭以寡营可以立身，俭以善施可以济人。——《古今图书集成·家范典》

5. Frugality in living can establish one's character, and frugality in generous giving can benefit others. —— From "The Collection of Books from Ancient and Modern Times: The Canon of Family Education"

6. 声色之害，甚于鸩毒。——《明通鉴》郑五，太祖语

6. The harm of sensual pleasures is even greater than that of poison.—Zhen Wu of the "Ming Tongjian," the words of the Great太祖.

7. 以俭立名，以侈自败。——宋·司马光《训俭示康》

7. To establish a reputation through frugality, and to bring oneself down through extravagance. — Song Dynasty, Sima Guang, "Admonitions on Frugality Demonstrated to Kang"

8. 俭朴是我们美德的可靠卫士。婆罗门谚语

8. Frugality is a reliable guardian of our virtues. Brahmin proverb

9. 克勤克俭粮满仓，大手大脚仓底光。中国谚语

9. With diligence and thrift, the granary is full; with extravagance, the granary is empty. Chinese Proverb

10. 俭则寡欲，侈则多欲。——宋·司马光《训俭示康》

10. Frugality leads to few desires, while extravagance brings many desires. — Song Dynasty, Sima Guang, "Admonitions on Frugality for Health"

11. 一滴水，一滴油，不让一滴白白流。中国谚语

11. Not a drop of water, not a drop of oil, let not a single drop go to waste. Chinese Proverb

12. 俭以寡营可以立身，俭以善施可以济人。《古今图书集成·家范典》

12. Living a frugal life can establish one's character, and being generous with frugality can help others. — "The Collection of Books from Ancient and Modern Times · The Canon of Family Education"

13. 凡不能俭于已者，必妄取于人。清·魏禧《目录里言》

13. Those who cannot practice frugality for themselves are bound to take what is not theirs from others. Qing Wei Xi, "Remarks on the Catalogue"

14. 制俗以俭，其弊为奢。宋·王安石《风俗》

14. Establish customs of frugality, and their弊端 becomes extravagance. — Wang Anshi of the Song Dynasty, "Customs"

15. 勤，锄头上的黄金；俭，米缸里的白银。中国谚语

15. Diligence is the gold on the hoe; thrift is the silver in the rice bin. Chinese Proverb

16. 俭，德之共也；侈，恶之大也。《左传·庄公二十四年》引古语

16. Frugality is a common virtue; extravagance is one of the great vices. ("The Left History · Zhuanggong Twenty-Fourth Year" quotes an ancient saying)

17. 有德者皆由俭来也。宋·司马光《训俭示康》

17. Those who possess virtue all come from frugality. -- Song Dynasty, Sima Guang, "Instructions on Frugality Demonstrated to Kang."

18. 自奉必须俭约，宴客切勿留连。清·朱柏庐《夫子治家格言》

18. Self-indulgence must be frugal, and when entertaining guests, do not linger excessively. Qing Zhu Baolu's "The Family Management Sayings of the Master"

19. 勤俭好似燕衔泥，浪费好似水冲堤。——中国谚语

19. Diligence is like a sparrow carrying mud, waste is like water eroding a dam. — Chinese Proverb

20. 轻而多取，吾宁寡而俭用。弘一大师《格言别录》

20. Light and abundant in taking, I would rather have a few and use sparingly. From Master Hongyi's "Record of Proverbs."

21. 一粥一饭，当思来处不易，半丝半缕，恒念物力维艰。——清·朱柏庐《夫子治家格言》

21. One bowl of congee, one meal, should always remind us that the origin of food is not easy; half a thread, half a thread, always reminds us that the material resources are arduous. — Qing Dynasty, Zhu Baolu, "The Rules of Family Governance by the Master"

22. 自奉必须俭约，宴客切勿留连。——清·朱柏庐《夫子治家格言》

22. Self-gratification must be modest and frugal; when entertaining guests, do not linger unnecessarily. — Qing Dynasty, Zhu Balu, "The Sayings on Family Management by Master Confucius"

23. 勤俭好似燕衔泥，浪费好似水冲堤。中国谚语

23. Diligence is like a sparrow carrying mud, waste is like water eroding a levee. Chinese Proverb

24. 人惰而侈则贫，力而俭则富。《管子·形势解》

24. If a person is lazy and extravagant, they will be poor; if they work hard and live frugally, they will be rich. — From Guanzi: Shixingjie (管子·形势解)

25. 有德者皆由俭来也。——宋·司马光《训俭示康》

25. All the virtuous people come from thrift. — Song Dynasty, Sima Guang, "Instructions on Frugality to Shu Kang"

26. 声色之害，甚于鸩毒。《明通鉴》郑五，太祖语

26. The harm of sound and color is more severe than poison. As recorded in "The Annals of the Ming Dynasty," Zheng Wu, the Great太祖 said:

27. 俭则足用，俭则寡求，俭则可以成家，俭则可以立身。——《古今图书集成·家范典》

27. Frugality ensures sufficiency, moderation in desires leads to contentment, and frugality is the foundation for establishing a family and oneself. —— "Comprehensive Collection of Books from Ancient and Modern Times: The Canon of Family Education"

28. 节用储蓄，以备凶灾。《后汉书·肃宗孝章帝纪》

28. Save and accumulate for emergencies and disasters. "The History of the Later Han: The Record of Emperor Xuanzong of孝章"

29. 俭为德之恭，侈为恶之大。——《周书·韦孝宽传》

29. Frugality is the humility of virtue, extravagance is the greatness of evil. —— "The Book of Zhou: Biographies of Wei Xiaokuan"

30. 增产不节约，金碗也打破。中国谚语

30. Increasing production without saving, even a golden bowl will be broken. Chinese Proverb

31. 俭为德之恭，侈为恶之大。《周书·韦孝宽传》

31. Frugality is the modesty of virtue, extravagance is the great evil. — From the "Book of Zhou · Biographies of the Wei and Xiao Kang"

32. 凡事一俭，则谋生易足；谋生易足，则于人无争，亦于人无求。——清·钱泳《履园丛话·俭》

32. If one is thrifty in all things, it becomes easier to make a living, and with an easy living, there is no contention with others, nor any demand of others. — Qing Dynasty, Qian Yong, "Luyuan Conghua: Frugality"

33. 惟俭可以惜福，惟俭可以养廉。——清·钱泳《履园丛话·安安先生》

33. Only frugality can preserve blessings, and only frugality can cultivate integrity. —— Qing Dynasty, Qian Yong, "The Miscellaneous Conversations of Lu Yuan: Mr. An'an"

34. 一粥一饭皆辛苦，半丝半缕应节约。中国谚语

34. Every bowl of rice and every meal is hard-earned, every thread and fiber should be saved. Chinese Proverb

35. 惟俭养德，惟移荡心。《明通鉴》卷六，太祖语

35. To cultivate virtue through frugality, and to dissipate the wandering mind. From the "Ming Tongjian" (Comprehensive Mirror to the Government of the Ming Dynasty), Volume 6, the words of the Great太祖.