We may feel the pain of falling back from a level of…
“We may feel the pain of falling back from a level of affluence to which we have grown accustomed, but most people in developed countries are still, by historical standards, extraordinarily well off.”
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We often forget that even in affluent societies many people still enjoy high living standards compared to most of history.
In simple terms: Affluence is relative to history.
Recognize and appreciate relative wealth.
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When to use this quote
- personal finance
- philanthropy
- social policy
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Questions to Reflect On
- How does this perspective change your spending?
- What responsibilities arise from relative wealth?
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