Great times Quote by Cornel West
“To be great in our times too often means to have great prosperity and no moral magnanimity at all.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Race and Justice, 1995
Greatness today often equates to wealth without moral generosity; true greatness requires ethical depth.
In simple terms: Wealth ≠ moral greatness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate moral generosity.
Themes
ethics
wealth
greatness
Mood
critical
contemplative
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- politics
- community leadership
- philanthropy
Key Concepts
social justice
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How to define moral generosity?
- Can wealth fund virtue?
A Different Perspective
Moral standards can be subjective.
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