Blame Quote by Richard J. Foster
“When the poor farmer of India is unable to buy a gallon of gasoline to run his simple water pump because the world's demand has priced him out of the market, who is to blame?”
About This Quote
Source Book: Celebration of Discipline, Richard J. Foster, 1978
Questions responsibility for economic hardship caused by global demand, urging reflection on systemic injustice.
In simple terms: Who bears blame for market‑driven poverty?
Key Takeaway
Examine systemic causes.
Themes
economics
justice
poverty
Mood
concerned
thoughtful
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- community support
- education
Key Concepts
systems thinking
ethics
global trade
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals affect global pricing?
- What policies could protect small farmers?
A Different Perspective
Solutions may be complex and require collective action.
