Cigarettes Quote by Abhijit Naskar
““Smoking kills, because people buy cigarettes. Alcohol kills, because people buy alcohol. War kills, because people buy war.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Talk on Consumer Impact, 2020
The quote argues that many harms stem from consumer demand, linking smoking, alcohol, and war to the act of purchasing.
In simple terms: People’s buying choices cause major harms.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how demand fuels destruction.
Themes
responsibility
consumerism
violence
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- personal budgeting
- activism
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
externalities
behavioral economics
moral agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you stop buying to reduce harm?
- How does consumer choice shape societal outcomes?
A Different Perspective
If demand is reduced, other factors also sustain these harms.
