Quote by Dorothy L. Sayers, Creed or Chao

A society in which consumption has to be artificially stimulated in order to keep production going is a society founded on trash and waste, and such a society is a house built upon sand.

A society in which consumption has to be artificially stimul

Summary

This quote suggests that a society in which consumption needs to be artificially stimulated reflects a flawed economic system. If production relies on constantly increasing consumption, it leads to the creation of excessive waste and a culture that revolves around materialism. Such a society is compared to a house built on sand, implying that it lacks a strong foundation and is prone to collapse. In essence, the quote criticizes the unsustainable nature of a consumption-driven society and emphasizes the need for a more sustainable and balanced approach to production and consumption.

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By Dorothy L. Sayers, Creed or Chao

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