The average well-being of our societies is not dependent any longer on national income and economic growth. ... But the differences between us and where we are in relation to each other now matter very much.
Interpretation
Societal happiness is influenced more by social equality than by economic measures.
This quote by Richard G. Wilkinson emphasizes that the overall well-being of society isn't solely determined by economic prosperity, such as national income or growth. Instead, it highlights the importance of social equity and the relational dynamics between individuals within a society, indicating that where we stand in comparison to one another can significantly affect our collective happiness and quality of life.
In practice
This quote can be shared during a panel discussion on social justice to provoke thought.
It is said that scattered through Despair's domain are a multitude of tiny windows, hanging in the void. Each window looks out onto a different scene, being, in our world, a mirror. Sometimes you will look into a mirror and feel the eyes of Despair upon you, feel her hook catch and snag on your heart.
And dead an epoch of our existence, which in a world destined to humiliate us was moral light and resistance.
Racism is man's gravest threat to man - the maximum of hatred for a minimum of reason.
Peace will come With tranquility and splendor on the wheels of fire But will bring us no reward when her false idols fall.
The rising sun can dispel the darkness of night, but it cannot banish the blackness of malice, hatred, bigotry, and selfishness from the hearts of humanity.
I myself feel, and also tell other Buddhists that the question of Nirvana will come later._x000D_ There is not much hurry._x000D_ If in day to day life you lead a good life, honesty, with love,_x000D_ with compassion, with less selfishness,_x000D_ then automatically it will lead to Nirvana.
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