Amor Quote by José Saramago
““Privatize-se tudo, privatize-se o mar e o céu, privatize-se a água e o ar, privatize-se a justiça e a lei, privatize-se a nuvem que passa, privatize-se o sonho, sobretudo se for diurno e de olhos abertos. E finalmente, para florão e remate de tanto privatizar, privatizem-se os Estados, entregue-se por uma vez a exploração deles a empresas privadas, mediante concurso internacional. Aí se encontra a salvação do mundo... e, já agora, privatize-se também a puta que os pariu a todos." José Saramago, in Cadernos de Lanzarote - Diário III, pag. 148””
About This Quote
Source Book: Cadernos de Lanzarote – Diário III, José Saramago, 1995
A satirical critique of unchecked privatization, suggesting that turning everything—including public goods and even the state—into private property leads to absurdity and loss of common good.
In simple terms: Excessive privatization is absurd and harmful.
Key Takeaway
Guard public resources and resist total privatization.
Themes
politics
economics
social critique
satire
Mood
cynical
critical
ironic
Type
philosophical
satirical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- public budgeting
- community activism
- academic analysis
Key Concepts
public goods
market ideology
state role
ethical limits
Questions to Reflect On
- What essential services should remain public?
- How to balance profit motives with social responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Privatization can improve efficiency in some sectors; blanket opposition may ignore benefits.
