Both Quote by Cynthia Dill
“The opposite of corporate greed is personal generosity. Government policies that enable the former and prevent the latter are both worthy of protest.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on civic activism, 2022
Corporate greed and personal generosity are opposites; policies should curb selfishness while encouraging altruism.
In simple terms: Encourage generosity, curb greed.
Promote policies that reward generosity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- non‑profit work
- community volunteering
- legislative advocacy
- business ethics
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we measure generosity in policy?
- What incentives reduce corporate greed?
May be idealistic without clear mechanisms.