what is not in gdp

beautiful excerpt from robert kennedy address to university of kansas as given by a reader in letter to editor indian express may 23, 2011. "the gross national product does not allow for the health of our children, the quality of their education, or the joy of their play. it does not include the beauty of our poetry, or the strength of our marriages; the intelligence of our public debate or the integrity of our public officials. it measures neither our wit nor our courage; neither our wisdom nor our learning; neither our compassion nor our devotion to our country. it measures everything, in short, except that which makes life worthwhile". (sender rp subhramanian)