"The decline of manners, the cynical pursuit without shame or restraint of personal advantage and of money characterizes our times, not without exceptions, of course, but more than we ought to be comfortable with"

This quote by J. Irwin Miller speaks with the state of our society today. He is mentioning that there is a decline in good manners and a focus on individual gain and cash. This is something that is seen regularly than we wish to admit. People are more focused on their own interests and are not as worried about being courteous or polite to others. This lack of manners and focus on money is something that should make us uncomfortable. We must aim to be more conscious of our habits and be more considerate of others. We must also be more aware of our own motivations and make sure that we are not simply pursuing money and personal gain at the expenditure of others.