Beauty Quote by Robert Kennedy
“The gross national product does not allow for the health of our children, the quality of their education or the joy of their play. It does not include the beauty of our poetry, or the strength of our marriages, the intelligence of our public debate or the integrity of our public officials. It measures neither our wit nor our courage, neither our wisdom nor our devotion to our country. It measures everything, in short, except that which makes life worthwhile.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the University of Kansas, 1962
Economic metrics like GDP miss essential human values such as health, education, culture, relationships, and civic virtues.
In simple terms: GDP ignores health, education, culture, relationships, and civic virtue.
Key Takeaway
Consider broader measures of societal well‑being.
Themes
human welfare
economics
values
societal health
culture
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education planning
- community development
- family counseling
Key Concepts
well‑being metrics
human development
social capital
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we integrate intangible values into national metrics?
- What alternative indicators best reflect a thriving society?
A Different Perspective
GDP cannot capture intangible qualities that define quality of life.
