Capitalism Quote by David Brooks
“One of the things capitalism does is, it does enhance and exacerbate the sin of pride, making yourself, the material world the center of your universe, instead of God's will.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Atlantic, 2019
Capitalism amplifies pride, making materialism dominate over spiritual purpose.
In simple terms: Capitalism fuels pride and material focus.
Key Takeaway
Balance material goals with higher purpose.
Themes
capitalism
pride
spirituality
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- financial planning
- faith practice
- community service
Key Concepts
materialism
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What values guide your choices?
- How can you integrate purpose into work?
A Different Perspective
Economic systems can also inspire generosity.
![“Theologians consider that it was the sin of pride, the sinful thought conceived in an instant: non serviam: I will not serve. That instant was his [Lucifer's] ruin.” quote by James Joyce](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5e1/james-joyce-281_instant_theologians-consider-that-it-was-the-sin_1575436.jpg)
![“A person who is obsessed with Jesus knows that the sin of pride is always a battle. Obsessed people know that you can never be 'humble enough,' and so they seek to make themselves less known and Christ more known [Matthew 5:16].” quote by Francis Chan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9b8/francis-chan-548_battle_a-person-who-is-obsessed-with-jesus-know_1202635.jpg)
![“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)
