Commodity Quote by The Clash
“Fear is just another commodity.”
About This Quote
Source Song: “The Price of Love”, 1979
Fear is treated as a tradable good, implying it can be managed or exchanged like a commodity.
In simple terms: Fear is likened to a marketable item.
Recognize fear’s manipulability.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business negotiations
- personal anxiety
- political rhetoric
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can fear truly be commodified?
- What are the risks of treating fear as a product?
May trivialize genuine fear.