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Originally Posted by Yoda
I recall Mr. MaCawber in Dickens' 'David Copperfield who offered the sage advice to a young David: Income Pounds 100, outgo 99.9 Pounds, result happiness. Income Pounds 100, outgo 100.1 Pounds result misery. Still good advise today.
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Micawber actually speaks of twenty pounds, give or take six shillings - maybe you're adjusting for inflation. But yes - worthy advice from a flaky character.
(Though apparently £20 in 1850, when the novel was published, would be £3440 today.)