Agents Quote by Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
“When I received the Nobel Prize, the only big lump sum of money I have ever seen, I had to do something with it. The easiest way to drop this hot potato was to invest it, to buy shares. I knew that World War II was coming and I was afraid that if I had shares which rise in case of war, I would wish for war. So I asked my agent to buy shares which go down in the event of war. This he did. I lost my money and saved my soul.”
About This Quote
He used his Nobel winnings to invest against war, losing money but preserving his conscience, illustrating moral choices over profit.
In simple terms: He chose moral integrity over financial gain.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize ethical decisions over monetary loss.
Themes
ethics
war
investment
personal values
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
historical
When to use this quote
- stock market
- war planning
- philanthropy
- personal finance
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
risk management
historical context
Questions to Reflect On
- Would you sacrifice profit for principle?
- How do you balance risk and conscience?
A Different Perspective
Financial loss may not always be justified by moral intent.
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