Consumerism Quote by Wendell Berry

“There are not enough rich and powerful people to consume the whole world; for that, the rich and powerful need the help of countless ordinary people.” quote by Wendell Berry — Download Open image

“There are not enough rich and powerful people to consume the whole world; for that, the rich and powerful need the help of countless ordinary people.”

Wendell Berry

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