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Common Good Quotes

Service, faith, and wealth weighed against each other.

These quotes treat the common good as something that competes with narrower interests, whether market forces, personal wealth, or untapped faith. One speaker calls working for the common good the greatest creed, above any higher Freedom or religion.

In my opinion, serving the common good is the true purpose of politics and is also the perspective through which our community should consider constitutional reform.

Quotes by Carrie Lam

I know Barack Obama. And I believe that as president, he'll pursue the common good by seeking common ground rather than trying to divide us.

Quotes by Bob Casey, Jr.

The billionaire who sits on his money and doesn't do anything for the common good - I'm not interested in that person.

Quotes by Arpad Busson

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the focus of this Common Good quotes page?
These quotes weigh the common good against narrower interests like personal wealth, market forces, and self-interest.
Why do people search for common good quotes?
People search for common good quotes when discussing service, civic responsibility, or the tension between individual gain and collective wellbeing.
Is there a quote calling service to the common good a creed?
Yes, one quote states there is no higher religion than human service, calling work for the common good the greatest creed.
Does a quote here question whether capitalism alone serves the common good?
One quote argues that market forces and capitalism on their own can't guarantee the common good, and that something more is needed to keep wealth concentration in line with democratic values.
Is there a quote connecting faith to the common good?
Yes, one quote describes faith as a precious personal and social resource for Christians, warning that when left untapped, the common good suffers more broadly, not just particular Christian interests.

Another quote argues that capitalism alone isn't enough to keep wealth concentration compatible with democratic ideals. For more on shared civic responsibility, see the Community quotes page.