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Whats great about this country is that America started the tradition where the richest consumers buy essentially the sam
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"What's great about this country is that America started the tradition where the richest consumers buy essentially the same things as the poorest"

- Andy Warhol

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In this quote, artist Andy Warhol is highlighting the special aspect of American consumerism where the wealthiest people and the poorest individuals have access to the very same products. This custom of equivalent access to goods and services is not seen in lots of other nations, where there is a clear divide in between the rich and the bad. Warhol is mentioning that in America, consumerism is a fantastic equalizer, enabling people from all walks of life to have access to the exact same products and experiences. This talks to the concept of the American Dream, where anybody can attain success and have the same opportunities as those who are more financially privileged. Warhol's words likewise recommend that this tradition is something to be commemorated and valued in American society.

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Andy Warhol This quote is written / told by Andy Warhol between August 6, 1927 and February 22, 1987. He was a famous Artist from USA. The author also have 37 other quotes.

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