Bank Quote by Bertolt Brecht
“What's breaking into a bank compared with founding a bank?”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Mother, 1932
Comparing the act of robbery to the effort of creating a bank highlights the contrast between illegal shortcuts and legitimate entrepreneurship.
In simple terms: Bank robbery vs building a bank.
Key Takeaway
Choose lawful creation over theft.
Themes
ethics
entrepreneurship
risk
law
creation
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Starting a business
- financial planning
- regulatory compliance
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Capitalism
legitimacy
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- What legitimate steps can replace shortcuts?
- How does risk differ in crime vs entrepreneurship?
A Different Perspective
Illegal actions lack sustainable impact and legal consequences.
