--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Oh! God! That bread should be so dear…" description: "\"Oh! God! That bread should be so dear, and flesh and blood so cheap!\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2fd/anonymous-1_blood_oh-god-that-bread-should-be-so-dear-and_2270278.jpg" --- # Oh! God! That bread should be so dear, and flesh and blood… ![“Oh! God! That bread should be so dear, and flesh and blood so cheap!” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2fd/anonymous-1_blood_oh-god-that-bread-should-be-so-dear-and_2270278.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2fd/anonymous-1_blood_oh-god-that-bread-should-be-so-dear-and_2270278.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2fd/anonymous-1_blood_oh-god-that-bread-should-be-so-dear-and_2270278.jpg) > “Oh! God! That bread should be so dear, and flesh and blood so cheap!” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Criticizes the disparity between the high value of bread and the cheapness of human life. **In simple terms:** Bread is dear, life cheap. Key Takeaway Question societal values that cheapen humanity. Themes social critique economics human dignity Mood somber provocative Type poetic political When to use this quote - political activism - economic policy - artistic expression - public discourse Key Concepts capitalism ethical philosophy Questions to Reflect On - How does this disparity affect you? - What changes could restore value to life? 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