Consumers Quote by Benjamin Harrison
“God forbid that the day should ever come when, in the American mind, the thought of man as a consumer shall submerge the old American thought of man as a creature of God, endowed with unalienable rights.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Presidential Address, 1895
He warns against reducing humans to mere consumers, fearing loss of spiritual and moral identity.
In simple terms: Consumerism erodes humanity.
Key Takeaway
Protect human dignity.
Themes
consumerism
spirituality
rights
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- environmental activism
- education reform
- personal consumption
Key Concepts
political philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance consumption and dignity?
- What policies safeguard human rights?
A Different Perspective
Economic growth may conflict with moral values.
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