Another great task is to confront the poverty of satisfaction--a lack of purpose and dignity--that afflicts us all. Too much and too long, we seem to have surrendered community excellence and community values in the mere accumulation of material things. (Univ of Kansas, 3-18-68)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Kennedy warns that a lack of purpose and dignity, driven by materialism, erodes community values and excellence.
- In plain terms
- He says chasing material things makes us lose purpose and community.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize purpose and dignity over material accumulation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we equate material wealth with success?
- How can we restore community excellence?
Another view
Changing deep‑rooted consumer habits is difficult.
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