E commerce Quote by Walter Mosley
““You have made Commerce a god that weighs on humanity like a twenty-four-pound boil on a man's back (117-118)””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Man Who Cried I” (excerpt), 1979
Commerce is worshipped as a burdensome deity that oppresses humanity.
In simple terms: Commerce as a heavy, oppressive god.
Key Takeaway
Resist consumerist worship.
Themes
economics
power
oppression
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- workplace
- marketplaces
- policy debates
Key Concepts
capitalism
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does consumerism shape personal freedom?
- What alternatives to market dominance exist?
A Different Perspective
May ignore benefits of trade and innovation.
