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What, I should only trust good people? Man, good people…

“What, I should only trust good people? Man, good people get bought and sold every day. Might as well trust somebody evil once in a while, it makes no more or less sense.” quote by Thomas Pynchon
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“What, I should only trust good people? Man, good people get bought and sold every day. Might as well trust somebody evil once in a while, it makes no more or less sense.”

Thomas Pynchon

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

Questioning trust in goodness; suggesting occasional evil may be equally logical.

In simple terms: Good and evil are both transactional.

Key Takeaway

Critically evaluate trustworthiness.

Themes

trust morality skepticism human nature

Mood

cynical analytical

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • business deals
  • political alliances
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

ethical relativism social contracts

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is trust justified?
  • How to discern genuine intent?
A Different Perspective

Risk of cynicism.

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