Alignment Quote by Wendell Berry
“The great enemy of freedom is the alignment of political power with wealth. This alignment destroys the commonwealth - that is, the natural wealth of localities and the local economies of household, neighborhood, and community - and so destroys democracy, of which the commonwealth is the foundation and practical means.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Unsettling of America, 1977
When political power and wealth merge, they erode community resources and undermine democratic foundations.
In simple terms: Power and wealth together harm communities and democracy.
Key Takeaway
Protect community wealth and democratic balance.
Themes
democracy
community
wealth
power
politics
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
political
social.
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- local business support
- civic activism
- policy reform
Key Concepts
social justice
economic inequality
localism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities safeguard local resources?
- What policies can limit wealth‑politics alignment?
A Different Perspective
Powerful interests may resist reforms that limit wealth influence.
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