America Quote by James M. Buchanan
“America is perhaps excessively mobile in the sense that there is sometimes not enough stability in communities. Dynamism in the economy is not necessarily the "be all and end all".”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Limits of Liberty, 1975
Excessive mobility can erode community stability; economic dynamism isn’t the sole goal.
In simple terms: Too much movement harms community stability.
Key Takeaway
Balance mobility with community roots.
Themes
community
stability
economics
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
philosophical
policy
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- career moves
- policy design
Key Concepts
mobility
dynamism
social capital
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster both mobility and community?
- What policies support stable yet dynamic economies?
A Different Perspective
Stability may limit innovation.
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![“I'll smoke, I'll cough, I'll get the tumors, I'll die, deal? Thank you America. [salutes]” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d2/bill-hicks-970_america_i-ll-smoke-i-ll-cough-i-ll-get-the-tumor_655.jpg)
