Art Quote by George Washington Carver
“We have become 99 percent money mad. The method of living at home modestly and within our income, laying a little by systematically for the proverbial rainy day which is due to come, can almost be listed among the lost arts.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Autobiography of George Washington Carver, 1945
People have lost the habit of modest living and saving for future hardships.
In simple terms: Saving and modest living are rare now.
Key Takeaway
Practice frugal habits and regular saving.
Themes
frugality
financial planning
future security
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- budgeting
- retirement planning
- emergency fund
- personal finance education
Key Concepts
economics
behavioral finance
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reintroduce modest habits into daily life?
- What small savings can you start today?
A Different Perspective
Modern consumer culture often discourages saving and promotes spending.
