Economic Quote by James Hillman
“I think we're miserable partly because we have only one god, and that's economics.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Re-visioning Psychology, James Hillman, 1995
Human suffering stems from over‑reliance on economic values as the sole guiding principle.
In simple terms: We suffer because we worship economics alone.
Key Takeaway
Broaden values beyond money.
Themes
materialism
spirituality
human fulfillment
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- personal finance decisions
- career choices
- community building
- policy debates
Key Concepts
Existentialism
psychology
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What values could balance your life?
- How does economic focus limit happiness?
A Different Perspective
Economic focus can ignore emotional and relational needs.
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