The masses now took prosperity for granted... The country simply did not realize that we were living beyond our income, and would have to pay for it sooner or later. (Harold Macmillan)

The masses now took prosperity for granted... The country simply did not realize that we were living beyond our income, and would have to pay for it sooner or later.

Harold Macmillan

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