Can you explain this saying please

bekib86 | 17:22 Thu 05th Jun 2008 | Phrases & Sayings

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'Waste not want not'

I say it myself but dont really understand it or where it comes from, thanks

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If you don't waste things, you are less likely to end up lacking.

I've always taken it to mean don't waste what is not wanted but looking on the net no-one else seems to agree wi me.

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If you waste nothing, you will want for nothing.

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