Conflict Quote by E. F. Schumacher
“It is doubly chimerical to build peace on economic foundations which, in turn, rest on the systematic cultivation of greed and envy, the very forces which drive men into conflict.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Small Is Beautiful, 1973
Building peace on economic systems rooted in greed and envy is fundamentally contradictory.
In simple terms: Peace cannot rest on greed‑based economics.
Key Takeaway
Seek equitable economic foundations.
Themes
peace
economics
ethics
Mood
critical
hopeful
Type
philosophical
strategic
When to use this quote
- policy making
- conflict resolution
- economic reform
Key Concepts
systemic greed
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can economies shift from greed?
- What alternatives support lasting peace?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated greed is difficult.
