Can anybody remember when the times were not hard and money not scarce?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hard times and financial scarcity seem to be a constant in history.
- In plain terms
- Money is always hard to come by and times are usually tough.
- What can you take from it?
- Prepare for scarcity since it is the norm.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is this true today?
- How do you cope?
Another view
Some eras have had abundant wealth and peace.
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