In order to stand well in the eyes of the community, it is necessary to come up to a certain, somewhat indefinite, conventional standard of wealth. (Thorstein Veblen)

In order to stand well in the eyes of the community, it is necessary to come up to a certain, somewhat indefinite, conventional standard of wealth.

Thorstein Veblen

Related topics

certain conventional indefinite necessary order somewhat stand wealth well eyes

Related quotes

There is no explanation for evil. It must be looked upon as a necessary part of the order of the universe. To ignore it is childish, to bewail it senseless. View quote
W. Somerset Maugham
Remember that a picture, before being a battle horse, a female nude or some sort of anecdote, is essentially a flat surface covered with colors assembled in a certain order. View quote
Maurice Denis
In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of. View quote
Confucius
A party of order or stability, and a party of progress or reform, are both necessary elements of a healthy state of political life. View quote
John Stuart Mill
Sometimes it's necessary to go a long distance out of the way in order to come back a short distance correctly. View quote
Edward Albee