But, once married, a man ought forthwith to determine that, so far as his own efforts are concerned, want shall never enter his household; and that his children shall not, in the event of his being removed from the scene of life and labour, be left a burthen upon society.
Economy with this object is an important duty.

Without economy, no man can be just--no man can be honest.

Improvidence is cruelty to women and children; though the cruelty is born of ignorance.

A father spends his surplus means in drink, providing little, and saving nothing; and then he dies, leaving his destitute family his lifelong victims.

Can any form of cruelty surpass this?
Yet this reckless course is pursued to a large extent among every class.