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Love is cheap. You can buy it anywhere. Lives are cheap…

“Love is cheap. You can buy it anywhere. Lives are cheap. It's money that's dear. You have to work days and sit up nights thinking how to make money.” quote by John Dos Passos
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“Love is cheap. You can buy it anywhere. Lives are cheap. It's money that's dear. You have to work days and sit up nights thinking how to make money.”

John Dos Passos

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He critiques capitalism, suggesting love and life are commodified, forcing people to work relentlessly for money.

In simple terms: Love and life are cheap under capitalism.

Key Takeaway

Question the value of money over humanity.

Themes

capitalism materialism alienation

Mood

critical melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • consumer culture
  • political activism

Key Concepts

economic critique social commentary

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does money shape personal relationships?
  • What alternatives exist to a money‑driven life?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex social dynamics.

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