Millions of labouring men are, day after day, converting their own brain, muscle, and sinew into useful Commodities, into value, into wealth.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
So far there is nothing very remarkable, but Lassalle goes on to argue that you may waste your time not merely by using methods that society has superseded, but by producing Commodities that society no longer wants.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
What is usually known as a scarcity value is conferred on Commodities.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae