Contrast Quote by Henry George
“So long as all the increased wealth which modern progress brings goes but to build up great fortunes, to increase luxury and make sharper the contrast between the House of Have and the House of Want, progress is not real and cannot be permanent.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Progress and Poverty, 1879
If progress only enriches the few and widens inequality, it is not true progress and cannot endure.
In simple terms: Progress must benefit all, not just the wealthy.
Key Takeaway
Promote equitable development.
Themes
economics
inequality
progress
justice
society
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- urban planning
- social activism
Key Concepts
social equity
wealth distribution
sustainable development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we measure true progress?
- What policies reduce wealth gaps?
A Different Perspective
Economic growth can be unsustainable without equity.
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