I’ve never understood a society of want. We don’t have a society of want — not on a general level. We have a society of total surplus: unwanted goods… - Studs Terkel

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I’ve never understood a society of want. We don’t have a society of want — not on a general level. We have a society of total surplus: unwanted goods and unwanted people.

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About Studs Terkel

Louis "Studs" Terkel (May 16, 1912 – October 31, 2008) was an American author, historian and broadcaster.

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Alternative Names: Louis Terkel
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