“Truth is commodity in political consumption.”

“In the economies of late capitalism leisure displaces labor, consumption displaces production, and commodities become the instruments of leisure, identity, and social relations.”

“He in whom the love of repose predominates will accept the first creed, the first philosophy, the first political party he meets — most likely his father's. He gets rest, commodity, and reputation; but he shuts the door of truth.”

“Absolute truth is a very rare and dangerous commodity in the context of professional journalism.”

“It was different in America: the incessant perpetuation of collective fantasies makes people crave the truth and nothing but the truth--reality is the fastest American commodity.”

“‎"With so many egotists and liars in the world the truth becomes an ever more rare and valuable commodity.”