Businessman Quote by Colson Whitehead
““When black blood was money, the savvy businessman knew to open the vein.””
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.
Beware unethical gains.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- investment decisions
- policy making
- social justice
- corporate strategy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the hidden costs of profit?
Profit may erode integrity.