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“The age of selfishness and greed is over. The age of kindness and generosity is underway.” quote by Laurence Overmire
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“The age of selfishness and greed is over. The age of kindness and generosity is underway.”

Laurence Overmire

About This Quote

Source Essay: "The New Era of Generosity", 2018

Selfishness is fading; kindness is becoming the norm.

In simple terms: Kindness is rising as selfishness declines.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate generosity.

Themes

ethics social change generosity

Mood

optimistic hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • community service
  • philanthropy
  • workplace culture
  • education

Key Concepts

philosophy economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we measure the shift?
  • What actions promote lasting generosity?
A Different Perspective

Kindness still coexists with selfish motives.

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