America Quote by Ariel Dorfman
“This America has been the country of greed rather than the country of need.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public remarks, 1990s, USA
The speaker claims America prioritizes greed over genuine need, critiquing materialism and inequality.
In simple terms: America values greed more than need.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address societal greed.
Themes
inequality
materialism
politics
social critique
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
social commentary
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- community activism
- education reform
Key Concepts
Capitalism
ethical responsibility
public discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- How does greed shape national policy?
- What can individuals do to balance need and desire?
A Different Perspective
Greed may be overstated; some argue need is also neglected.
![“I'll smoke, I'll cough, I'll get the tumors, I'll die, deal? Thank you America. [salutes]” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d2/bill-hicks-970_america_i-ll-smoke-i-ll-cough-i-ll-get-the-tumor_655.jpg)
