Attorney Pig Quote by Barbara Bretton
““His attorney, a pig-headed Yankee named Stoney, allowed himself to register his shock. "Too high?" He glanced down at the number Warren had written across the top of the appraisal. "That's absurd! It isn't high enough.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Appraisal”, 2019
A lawyer’s shock at a low appraisal reveals absurd expectations and the absurdity of inflated valuations.
In simple terms: Shock at low value shows inflated expectations.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about worth.
Themes
valuation
expectations
absurdity
law
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- real estate
- salary negotiations
- art pricing
Key Concepts
economics
behavioral finance
law
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we accept inflated prices?
- How can we set realistic expectations?
A Different Perspective
Market forces may justify higher values.
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