Advertising Quote by Dorothy Day
“So many sins against the poor cry out to high heaven! One of the most deadly sins is to deprive the laborer of his hire. There is another: to instill in him paltry desires so compulsive that he is willing to sell his liberty and his honor to satisfy them. We are all guilty of concupiscence, but newspapers, radios, television, and battalions of advertising men (woe to that generation!) deliberately stimulate our desires, the satisfaction of which so often means the degradation of the family.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The World Will Be Saved By Faith, 1942
Excessive desire, fueled by media and advertising, harms the poor and degrades family values.
In simple terms: Media-driven greed harms the poor and families.
Key Takeaway
Resist manipulative media and practice modesty.
Themes
greed
media influence
poverty
family
morality
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
ethical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- political activism
- personal budgeting
- family discussions
- media literacy
Key Concepts
consumerism
ethical decay
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance desire and responsibility?
- What role should media play in shaping values?
A Different Perspective
Not all media is harmful; some can inspire positive change.
