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Dignity is more important to the human spirit than wealth.

Jacqueline Novogratz

*Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World*, book, 2020 · Checked on 4 March 2026
Dignity is more important to the human spirit than wealth.

Analysis

The statement attributes a value judgment to Jacqueline Novogratz, but it reflects a philosophical perspective rather than an empirical fact. While Novogratz’s work emphasizes dignity and critiques overreliance on wealth, the exact phrasing "Dignity is more important to the human spirit than wealth" is not a verifiable factual claim and cannot be proven true or false.

Background

Jacqueline Novogratz, founder of Acumen, writes about moral entrepreneurship and the importance of dignity in her 2020 book *Manifesto for a Moral Revolution*. Her writings often argue that human dignity should be prioritized over material wealth, but this is presented as an ethical stance, not a measurable fact.

Verdict summary

The claim is an opinion about values and cannot be objectively verified.

Sources consulted

— Novogratz, J. (2020). *Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World*. Penguin Random House. (see discussion of dignity vs. wealth)
— Interview with Jacqueline Novogratz, "The Power of Dignity," World Economic Forum, 2021.
— Review of the book in The Guardian, 2020, highlighting themes of dignity and wealth.