Exploitation Quote by Terry Hayes
““We wanted a labour force, but human beings came.””
About This Quote
The quote highlights the irony that attempts to control labor can lead to unexpected human complexities.
In simple terms: Control can produce unintended human outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Expect the human element.
Themes
control
irony
human nature
Mood
reflective
ironic
Type
observational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workplace management
- policy making
- social engineering
Key Concepts
labor dynamics
unintended consequences
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we anticipate human responses?
- What ethical limits exist in labor control?
A Different Perspective
Human behavior often defies simple categorization.
![“Going out on a date was very cheap in those days [1962]. I borrowed my father's station wagon, put in a gallon of gas for 29 cents, went to the movies for 50 cents a ticket, bought a pack of cigarettes for 25 cents, and had a McDonald's hamburger for 19 cents apiece. It was very doable.” quote by Aslan Ben Eliahou](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dcd/aslan-ben-eliahou-221257_immigrant-experience_going-out-on-a-date-was-very-cheap-in-th_904658.jpg)
