Convenient Quote by Karl Evang
“Money has, as we know, no value in itself. It is a convenient yardstick for a large number of material values. But the health and life of an individual as well as the health of a nation cannot be measured by that yardstick. If we, entrusted with protecting and defending the health of the population, give in to a salesman's scale of values we are lost.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Health and Society by Karl Evang, 1945
Money is a useful metric for material goods but cannot gauge personal or national health; relying on it alone leads to misguided priorities.
In simple terms: Money measures material value, not health.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize health over profit.
Themes
health
economics
values
public policy
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
philosophical
policy
When to use this quote
- public health planning
- personal wellness decisions
- government budgeting
Key Concepts
well‑being
social metrics
ethical governance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we assess health beyond financial indicators?
- What policies reflect true societal wellbeing?
A Different Perspective
Money cannot capture intangible wellbeing.
