Quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley

All things are sold: the very light of heaven is venal; earth's unsparing gifts of love, the smallest and most despicable things that lurk in the abysses of the deep, all objects of our life, even life itself, and the poor pittance which the laws allow of liberty, the fellowship of man, those duties which his heart of human love should urge him to perform instinctively, are bought and sold as in a public mart of not disguising selfishness, that sets on each its price, the stamp-mark of her reign.

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Summary

This quote highlights the pervasive theme of commodification present in society. It suggests that everything, from intangible things like love and freedom, to tangible objects and even life itself, can be bought and sold in a world driven by selfish motives. The quote implies that this relentless pursuit of personal gain disregards the inherent value of human connection and shatters the ideals of compassion and communal responsibility. It critiques a society where everything has a price, marking the dominance of self-interest over genuine human connections.

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