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“If people are hungry, ill-clad, unsheltered or diseased, nothing is so important as to remedy their condition.” quote by John Kenneth Galbraith
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“If people are hungry, ill-clad, unsheltered or diseased, nothing is so important as to remedy their condition.”

John Kenneth Galbraith

About This Quote

Source Book: The Affluent Society, 1958

Addressing basic human needs outweighs all other concerns.

In simple terms: Basic needs matter most.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize helping those in need.

Themes

poverty health human dignity

Mood

compassionate urgent

Type

ethical social

When to use this quote

  • homelessness relief
  • public health campaigns
  • disaster aid
  • community outreach

Key Concepts

social welfare public policy ethical responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What basic need can you address today?
  • How can society better allocate resources to health?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting systemic causes limits long‑term solutions.

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