THE RICHEST THING IN LIFE.
“ Cheap production is a necessary part of material progress, but the whole edifice of modern civilisation would fall to the ground without a foundation of sound moral principle. The character of a people is the only security that can be relied upon for their making a proper use of the material advantages around them; all scientific inventions may come to nought, or even bring about evil, without moral guidance and inspiration,” writes Mr Charles Wicksteed in ‘‘Bygone Days and Now, a plea for Cooperation between Labour, Brains; and Capital.” “ The richest things in life are those that no wealth can give, and no poverty, short of destitution, can take away. \ An agricultural labourer who, with the aid of a thrifty wife, has a sufficiency, returning home after a hard day’s work to the enjoyment of his frugal, supper, with love in his heart for his wife and children, has the • greatest joy that a man can have, and one which no millionaire can take away. A man may be rich, but no money will give him the joy he loses if he has no heart.”
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Hokitika Guardian, 21 September 1929, Page 8
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190THE RICHEST THING IN LIFE. Hokitika Guardian, 21 September 1929, Page 8
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