Community Quote by Don Henley
“No one in this country need go hungry, and alleviating the problem is primarily a matter of readjusting our priorities. In both the government and the private sector, self-interest has displaced the ideal of community that made this country great. The old world view of "us, we, our" has been replaced by "I, me, mine." The reasons for this are manifold and complex, but at the end of the day, we need to remember that, if one of us is suffering needlessly, all of us are diminished.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public interview, 2020
Society must prioritize collective well‑being over individual greed, recognizing shared suffering diminishes everyone.
In simple terms: Community care outweighs selfishness.
Key Takeaway
Shift focus to shared responsibility.
Themes
community
responsibility
inequality
solidarity
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
social
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- corporate strategy
- grassroots activism
- charitable initiatives
Key Concepts
social contract
collective welfare
ethical priorities
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policies incentivize community over self‑interest?
- What personal actions reflect shared responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated self‑interest is difficult.
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