Cost Quote by Sinclair Lewis
“In fact, the whole thing about prohibition is this: it isn't the initial cost, it's the humidity.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: It Can't Happen Here, 1935
The hidden cost of prohibition is the lingering atmosphere it creates, not the upfront expense.
In simple terms: The real burden is the lingering effect.
Key Takeaway
Address the underlying climate.
Themes
policy
social impact
unintended consequences
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
political
sociological
When to use this quote
- legislation
- community health
- business compliance
Key Concepts
Regulatory economics
public health
Questions to Reflect On
- How does environment shape policy outcomes?
- What can mitigate the “humidity” of regulation?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring cultural factors leads to failure.
![“[Photography is ] likewise even French impressionists. So the Sculls bought pop. It was politics, and they moved with it. And I think that could be happening, to some degree, with photography, too. It doesn't cost as much to do it, either.” quote by Garry Winogrand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2eb/garry-winogrand-2342_cost_photography-is-likewise-even-french-impr_2802.jpg)
