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“How should we begin to make amends for raising a generation obsessed with the pursuit of material wealth and indifferent to so much else? Perhaps we might start by reminding ourselves and our children that it wasn’t always thus.” quote by Tony Judt
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““How should we begin to make amends for raising a generation obsessed with the pursuit of material wealth and indifferent to so much else? Perhaps we might start by reminding ourselves and our children that it wasn’t always thus.””

Tony Judt

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

To repair materialism, we must teach children broader values beyond wealth pursuit.

In simple terms: Teach broader values to children.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate non‑material priorities.

Themes

materialism education values

Mood

reflective concerned

Type

essayistic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • school curricula
  • community programs

Key Concepts

Ethics social responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What values will you prioritize?
  • How can you model them?
A Different Perspective

Changing deep cultural habits is hard.

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