Defects Quote by Bertrand Russell
“Diversity is essential to happiness and in Utopia there is hardly any. This is a defect in all planned social systems.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: In Praise of Idleness, 1935
Planned societies often lack diversity, which is essential for happiness.
In simple terms: Utopia lacks diversity, harming happiness.
Promote diversity in design.
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When to use this quote
- urban planning
- education
- workplace culture
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does diversity improve well‑being?
- What balance is ideal?
It may ignore benefits of uniformity.