Penny-wise, and Pound-foolish.

3866. Penny-wise, and Pound-foolish.

would rather starve on a penny than work for a pound.

Penny saved is a penny got.

When one is wise, it's wisest to seem foolish.

6495. An Ounce of Wit that's bought,
Is worth a Pound that's taught.

Pennies saved one and two at a time

What a pity that he who steals a penny loaf should be hung, whilst he who steals thousands of the public money should be acquitted!

342. A Penny sav'd is Two-pence got.

No man was more foolish when he had not a pen in his hand, or more wise when he had.

The foolish aim at wealth.

The man was either foolish or fearless. Assuming there was a difference.

Amazing how many people confuse wealth and wisdom.

The wise through excess of wisdom is made a fool.