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“Multinational corporations and a market economy have transformed human beings into instruments of making money. Human beings should be the end. And money should be the means to an end.” quote by Satish Kumar
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“Multinational corporations and a market economy have transformed human beings into instruments of making money. Human beings should be the end. And money should be the means to an end.”

Satish Kumar

About This Quote

Source Speech: Environmental conference, 1990s

Critiques capitalism for treating people as profit tools, urging human-centered values

In simple terms: People should matter more than money

Key Takeaway

Prioritize human welfare over profit

Themes

ethics economics humanity

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

philosophical activist

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • business decisions
  • personal finance

Key Concepts

capitalism critique human-centered economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can profit and humanity coexist?
  • What policies protect human dignity?
A Different Perspective

Economic realities may conflict with ideals

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