THE STANDARD OF LIVING
TO TRB EDITOB OF THE PRESS. Sir, —There is a phrase much in use nowadays, "the standard of living." From the way it is used, it seems to mean, plenty to spend on material things. Personally, I think . the real foundations of a good standard of living are honesty, steadfastness, trustworthiness (not grabbing as much as one can for as little as one can do), independence, self-reliance, helpfulness to others —in short, that ancient, wonderful old injunction, "Whatsoever yc would that men should do unto you, do ye even so unto them." With regard to the material "standard of living" it does not depend wholly on plenty of cash. There are many who have small incomes, who yet live up to a good standard, simple, but because of careful management, including the full use of food and clothing, the absence of waste, and the manner in which everything is done; for "manners maketh man." These people can, and do, live up to a good standard without a great deal of money, without running into debt, and without lying back on anything or anybody.—Yours, etc.. E.M.H September 29, 1938.
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Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22520, 30 September 1938, Page 9
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