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“When black blood was money, the savvy businessman knew to open the vein.” quote by Colson Whitehead
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““When black blood was money, the savvy businessman knew to open the vein.””

Colson Whitehead

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Sellout”, 2015

He metaphorically describes exploiting a lucrative, unethical opportunity as opening a vein of black blood.

In simple terms: Exploiting profit like opening a vein.

Key Takeaway

Beware unethical gains.

Themes

ethics business exploitation wealth morality

Mood

critical serious

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • investment decisions
  • policy making
  • social justice
  • corporate strategy

Key Concepts

capitalism critique moral dilemma economic exploitation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the hidden costs of profit?
A Different Perspective

Profit may erode integrity.

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