About Quote by Lisa Kristine
“The stones in your driveway may have come from the slaves who spend all day breaking rocks because it's cheaper for the company to get them from India, where the labor is free. We are all connected. And we all have human value. That's what my work is about.”
About This Quote
Source Documentary: "The Human Cost of Cheap Labor", 2015
The quote highlights how cheap consumer goods often rely on exploited labor, reminding us of shared humanity and dignity.
In simple terms: Cheap goods often hide human suffering.
Recognize and respect human value in all work.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- consumer choices
- corporate sourcing
- activism
- fair trade
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your purchases affect workers abroad?
- What can be done to ensure fair labor?
It may oversimplify complex supply chains and ignore consumer agency.