Avarice Quote by Dorothy L. Sayers
“Unless we do change our whole way of thought about work, I do not think we shall ever escape from the appalling squirrel-cage of economic confusion in which we have been madly turning for the last three centuries or so, the cage in which we landed ourselves by acquiescing in a social system based upon Envy and Avarice. A society in which consumption has to be artificially stimulated in order to keep production going is a society founded on trash and waste.”
About This Quote
Our economic system, driven by envy and greed, traps us in endless consumption and waste.
In simple terms: We’re stuck in a wasteful, greedy economy.
Key Takeaway
Question and change consumption habits.
Themes
economics
ethics
environment
society
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal budgeting
- policy reform
- education
- activism
Key Concepts
consumerism
sustainability
inequality
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your consumption?
- Can you live with less?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑rooted habits is difficult.
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