When people grow gradually rich their requirements and standard of living expand in proportion, while their present-giving instincts often remain in the undeveloped condition of their earlier days. Something showy and not-too-expensive in a shop is their only conception of the ideal gift.
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This quote is just one of 9 total Hector Hugh Munro quotes in our collection. Hector Hugh Munro is known for saying 'When people grow gradually rich their requirements and standard of living expand in proportion, while their present-giving instincts often remain in the undeveloped condition of their earlier days. Something showy and not-too-expensive in a shop is their only conception of the ideal gift.' as well as some of the following quotes.
It's no use growing older if you only learn new ways of misbehaving yourself.
Scandal is merely the compassionate allowance which the gay make to the humdrum. Think how many blameless lives are brightened by the blazing indiscretions of other people.
This quote is just one of 9 total Hector Hugh Munro quotes in our collection. Hector Hugh Munro is known for saying 'When people grow gradually rich their requirements and standard of living expand in proportion, while their present-giving instincts often remain in the undeveloped condition of their earlier days. Something showy and not-too-expensive in a shop is their only conception of the ideal gift.' as well as some of the following quotes.