Our people are steadily increasing their spending for higher standards of living. Today there are almost nine automobiles for each ten families, where seven and one-half years ago only enough automobiles were running to average less than four for each ten families. The slogan of progress is changing from the full dinner pail to the full garage. Our people have more to eat, better things to wear, and better homes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Living standards rose as families bought more cars and goods, shifting the symbol of progress from food to vehicles.
- In plain terms
- People bought more cars and goods, showing higher living standards.
- What can you take from it?
- Material growth can signal improving life quality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is material growth enough for progress?
- How do we measure quality of life?
Another view
More goods do not guarantee well-being for all segments of society.
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