Clients Quote by David LaChapelle
“Prostitutes go to heaven. It's their clients that go to hell.”
About This Quote
Source Photograph series: "The Devil's Playground", 2008, art exhibition
Moral judgments are flipped; those who exploit are condemned, while the exploited are absolved.
In simple terms: Exploitation leads to condemnation; victims may be innocent.
Question who truly bears moral responsibility.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business exploitation
- human trafficking
- legal systems
- media representation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who is truly culpable in exploitative systems?
- Can victims be complicit?
Simplifies complex victim‑perpetrator relationships.