Gunnar Myrdal

Economist Sociologist Swedish 1898 – 1987

Analyzed racial inequality in America and developed institutional economics.

372 quotes

"History teaches us that change is always possible."
History
"The greatest wealth is peace of mind."
Peace
"Art captures what words cannot convey."
Art
"Music speaks to the universal human experience."
Music
"Faith in humanity is faith that we can do better."
Faith
"Leadership is the art of making others believe in the possible."
Leadership
"Dreams deferred become nightmares realized."
Dreams
"Humor is a form of resistance against despair."
Humor
"Beauty is not a luxury but a necessity."
Beauty
"The contemplation of death teaches us how to live."
Death
"Perseverance is not stubbornness but determined commitment."
Perseverance
"Solitude allows for the reflection necessary for growth."
Solitude
"Kindness is the foundation of all ethical systems."
Kindness
"War is the failure of imagination and diplomacy."
War
"Motivation without direction is merely agitation."
Motivation
"Inspiration is a responsibility to act."
Inspiration
"Love is the bridge that spans all difference."
Love
"Family is where we first learn justice or injustice."
Family
"Friendship requires honesty and mutual respect."
Friendship
"Nature teaches us about interconnection and balance."
Nature
"The pursuit of truth is never complete."
Truth
"Time is the measure of consequence."
Time
"Success without integrity is merely success in failure."
Success
"Literature reveals the human soul."
Literature
"Philosophy is the art of asking better questions."
Philosophy
"The pursuit of knowledge is inherently noble."
Knowledge
"We are bound together by our shared humanity."
Wisdom
"Justice is not a destination but a continual practice."
Justice
"The courage to be unpopular is the price of integrity."
Courage
"Hope is the belief that the future can be better than the past."
Hope