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It's like, you can't trust anybody, and if somebody you…

“It's like, you can't trust anybody, and if somebody you know doesn't fuck you over it's just because the price of selling you down the river was never high enough.” quote by Jay McInerney
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““It's like, you can't trust anybody, and if somebody you know doesn't fuck you over it's just because the price of selling you down the river was never high enough.””

Jay McInerney

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Trust is fragile; people may betray when incentives outweigh loyalty.

In simple terms: People betray when it's profitable.

Key Takeaway

Guard your trust, assess motives.

Themes

trust betrayal incentives relationships

Mood

cautious skeptical reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • business deals
  • friendships
  • romantic partnerships
  • team projects

Key Concepts

game theory human nature self‑interest

Questions to Reflect On

  • What incentives drive loyalty in your life?
  • How do you protect yourself without becoming cynical?
A Different Perspective

Not all betrayals are motivated by money; some stem from fear or spite.

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