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“Things have value Because somebody buys them, Because somebody pays money; If you can find a buyer, Even a lie is worth a thousand yen.” quote by Kobo Abe
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“Things have value Because somebody buys them, Because somebody pays money; If you can find a buyer, Even a lie is worth a thousand yen.”

Kobo Abe

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

Value is assigned by market demand; even falsehoods can be profitable if bought.

In simple terms: Worth depends on buyers, not truth.

Key Takeaway

Question the price of deception.

Themes

economics ethics truth

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

philosophical cautionary

When to use this quote

  • advertising
  • political propaganda
  • financial scams

Key Concepts

market dynamics moral relativism

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does profit outweigh honesty?
  • Who benefits from false narratives?
A Different Perspective

Profit motives can corrupt integrity.

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