Material progress and a higher standard of living bring us greater comfort and health, but do not lead to a transformation of the mind, which is the only thing capable of providing lasting peace. Profound happiness, unlike fleeting pleasures, is spiritual in nature. It depends on the happiness of others and it is based on love and affection. Votes: 6
God prospers me not to raise my standard of living, but to raise my standard of giving. Votes: 5
When God blesses you financially, don't raise your STANDARD OF LIVING. raise your STANDARD OF GIVING. Votes: 4
The destiny of world civilization depends upon providing a decent standard of living for all mankind. Votes: 4
There is a difference between standard of living and quality of life. Quality of life is more important. Votes: 4
Those politicians, professors and union bosses who curse big business are fighting for a lower standard of living. Votes: 4
Capitalism gave the world what it needed, a higher standard of living for a steadily increasing number of people. Votes: 4
We face the question whether a still higher "standard of living" is worth its cost in things natural, wild, and free. Votes: 4
When fewer workers have unions, the standard of living falls for everyone and the gap between the rich and poor grows. Votes: 4
The standard of living of the common man is higher in those countries which have the greatest number of wealthy entrepreneurs. Votes: 4
But it [crony capitalism] erodes our overall standard of living and stifles entrepreneurs by rewarding the politically favored rather than those who provide what consumers want. Votes: 4
If standard of living is your major objective, quality of life almost never improves, but if quality of life is your number one objective, your standard of living almost always improves. Votes: 4
What is called a high standard of living consists, in considerable measure, in arrangements for avoiding muscular energy, for increasing sensual pleasure and enhancing caloric intake above any conceivable nutritional requirement. Votes: 4
Too often we assume that God has increased our income to increase our standard of living, when his stated purpose is to increase our standard of giving. (Look again at 2 Corinthians 8:14 and 9:11). Votes: 4
The characteristic mark of economic history under capitalism is unceasing economic progress, a steady increase in the quantity of capital goods available, and a continuous trend toward an improvement in the general standard of living. Votes: 4
Each of us will one day be judged by our standard of life, not by our standard of living; by our measure of giving, not by our measure of wealth; by our simple goodness, not by our seeming greatness. Votes: 4
Lets make no mistake about this: The American Dream starts with the neigborhoods. If we wish to rebuild our cities, we must first rebuild our neighborhoods. And to do that, we must understand that the quality of life is more important than the standard of living. Votes: 4
There is no use in deceiving ourselves. American public opinion rejects the market economy, the capitalistic free enterprise system that provided the nation with the highest standard of living ever attained. Full government control of all activities of the individual is virtually the goal of both national parties. Votes: 4
It is now highly feasible to take care of everybody on Earth at a higher standard of living than any have ever known. It no longer has to be you or me. Selfishness is unnecessary. War is obsolete. It is a mater of converting the high technology from weaponry to livingry. Votes: 4
Capitalism has created the highest standard of living ever known on earth. The evidence is incontrovertible. The contrast between West and East Berlin is the latest demonstration, like a laboratory experiment for all to see. Yet those who are loudest in proclaiming their desire to eliminate poverty are loudest in denouncing capitalism. Man's well-being is not their goal. Votes: 4
It is a great profession. There is the fascination of watching a figment of the imagination emerge through the aid of science to a plan on paper. Then it moves to realization in stone or metal or energy. Then it brings jobs and homes to men. Then it elevates the standards of living and adds to the comforts of life. That is the engineer's high privilege. Votes: 4
People May Hate You For Being Different and Not Living By Society's Standards,but Deep Down,They Wish They Had The Courage To Do The Same. Votes: 2
Living according to God's standards is an acquired taste. Votes: 0
We created a way of raising standards of living that we can't possibly pass on to our children. Votes: 0
Over two billion people in China and India need commodities to grow their economies and improve their living standards. Votes: 0
To return to higher standards of living we must abandon the false prophets and seek new leaders of our own choosing. Votes: 0
A true Christian, living an obedient life, is a constant rebuke to those who accept the moral standards of this world. Votes: 0
With virtually no knowledge of or interest in history, the masses simply take their unprecedented high living standards under capitalism for granted. Votes: 0
if you increase living standards you make labor more productive. This is why Asia today is becoming more productive than the United States. Votes: 0
The NHS should be proactively using substantial resources across government to intervene and try to deliver positive improvements in people's standards of living. Votes: 0
That the way to achieve higher standards of living for all is through science and technology, taking advantage of better tools, methods and organization. Votes: 0
One of the biggest challenges facing the globe is the gap that exists in the wealth and standards of living enjoyed by the world's nations. Votes: 0
For a whole historic period after World War II, US capitalism was the strongest in the world and could afford to concede rising living standards. Votes: 0
We need to stand together. Since I was elected leader of our party, we have repeatedly defeated the government over its attacks on living standards. Votes: 0
Today, being the biggest developing countries in the world, China and India are both committed to developing their economy and raising their people's living standards. Votes: 0
Generate great impressions. This is a direct result of setting higher standards for yourself in your speech, dress, living environment, grooming, etiquette, study, research and commitment. Votes: 0
Part of the challenge of being a girl living in the 21st Century, looking back, the danger is to not judge your character by your own standards. Votes: 0
The challenge for people today--and it is not and easy one--is to maintain high personal standards even while feeling that one is living in a moral sewer. Votes: 0
We have become stronger economically; we have been successfully resolving the social problems, raising the level of living - the standards of living - of the population. Votes: 0
We must together build an economic agenda for the India of our dreams that translates into improved standards of living, increased human well-being and assured social justice. Votes: 0
The dream of capitalism is to co-opt people with higher living standards without redistributing any wealth. Without co-optation, widespread repression is the only guarantor of gross inequality. Votes: 0
If you print money like in Zimbabwe... the purchasing power of money goes down, and the standards of living go down, and eventually, you have a civil war. Votes: 0
People rightly want our political leaders - on all sides - to concentrate on minimising the damage to jobs, living standards and our savings from the banking crisis. Votes: 0
I have watched constantly that in our work the highest moral and spiritual standards are upheld, whether my productions deal with fable or with stories of living action. Votes: 0
The technologist was the final guise of the white missionary, industrialization the last gospel of a dying race and living standards a substitute for a purpose in living. Votes: 0
The United Nations is an uplifting experiment, dedicated to raising the standards of living in Africa , the consciences of democracies, and the price of prostitutes in New York Votes: 0
The wage of a people has meaning only when it arises from production. Every increase in production should benefit the whole people and raise the people's standards of living. Votes: 0
Even people who don't share my specific faith (denomination, beliefs, etc.) are typically enthusiastic about my profession of faith in God and my commitment to living to God-given standards. Votes: 0
Excellence is the eternal quest. We achieve it by living up to our highest intellectual standards and our finest moral intuitions. In seeking excellence, take life seriously-but never yourself! Votes: 0
I'm not a prophet or a stone aged man, just a mortal with potential of a superman. I'm living on. Votes: 2 David Bowie
The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves. Votes: 6 Ray Kroc