It seems to be a law of American life that whatever enriches us anywhere except in the wallet inevitably becomes uneconomic.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Non-financial benefits in America often get dismissed as not worth the cost.
- In plain terms
- Things that enrich life but do not make money are seen as inefficient.
- What can you take from it?
- Economic value often outweighs other forms of enrichment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you value that money cannot measure?
- How do you justify non-economic spending?
Another view
Not all valuable things need to be profitable.
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