I was just offered a contract on your life, for enough…
“I was just offered a contract on your life, for enough money to make it worth my while." It was my turn to be quiet. Did you take it?" Would I be calling you if I had?" Maybe," I said. He laughed. True, but I'm not going to take it." Why not?" Friendship." Try again," I said. I figure I'll get to kill more people guarding you. If I take the contract, I only get to kill you." Comforting...”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A character declines a lethal contract, choosing friendship over profit, highlighting moral choice over self‑interest.
In simple terms: Choosing loyalty over money.
Key Takeaway
Value relationships over profit.
Themes
friendship
morality
choice
loyalty
self‑interest
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
narrative
conversational
When to use this quote
- crime negotiations
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
ethical dilemma
personal values
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you refuse for a friend?
- How do you balance profit and loyalty?
A Different Perspective
Choosing money may erode trust and cause regret.