Common Quote by Anonymous
““Throughout the 1980's, we did hear too much about individual gain and the ethos of selfishness and greed. We did not hear enough a bout how to be a good member of a community, to define the common good and to repair the social contract. And we also found that while prosperity does not trickle down from the most powerful to the rest of us, all too often indifference and even intolerance do.””
About This Quote
The 1980s emphasized individual wealth over communal responsibility, neglecting the common good and social cohesion.
In simple terms: Self‑interest eclipsed community.
Key Takeaway
Promote collective well‑being.
Themes
economics
ethics
community
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
social
philosophical
When to use this quote
- government programs
- education
- non‑profits
Key Concepts
social contract
public policy
wealth distribution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance self‑interest and community?
- What policies foster shared prosperity?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal ambition.
![“Neither Italian fascism nor German national "socialism" have anything in common with such a [Soviet socialistic] society, primarily because private ownership of factories, plants, lands, banks, means of transportation, etc., remain untouched there, and, therefore, capitalism in Germany and Italy…” quote by Joseph Stalin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/411/joseph-stalin-1734_capitalism_neither-italian-fascism-nor-german-natio_1430.jpg)
