Desire Quote by Bell Hooks
““Keeping people in a constant state of lack, in perpetual desire, strengthens the marketplace economy.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Feminism Is for Everybody, 2000
Creating perpetual desire fuels consumerism, sustaining economic growth.
In simple terms: Desire drives the market.
Question consumer culture.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- advertising
- product launches
- personal budgeting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What needs drive your purchases?
- Can desire be satisfied without consumption?
Not all desire is manufactured; some is intrinsic.