But today the ancient virtue of thrift, as well as its defense by the classical economists, is once more under attack, for allegedly new reasons, while the opposite doctrine of spending is in fashion.

• 但当今社会，古老的节俭美德连同古典经济学家的警醒之言受到抨击，许多人搬出反对节俭的新理由，提倡支出的论调蔚然成风。