Deed Quote by Francois Rabelais
“We will take the good-will for the deed.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Gargantua and Pantagruel,” 1532
We will accept goodwill as payment for our deeds.
In simple terms: Goodwill can be a form of payment.
Key Takeaway
Value reputation alongside money.
Themes
economics
ethics
reputation
Mood
historical
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business negotiations
- charitable work
- community projects
Key Concepts
social contract theory
historical literature
Questions to Reflect On
- When is goodwill sufficient compensation?
- How to measure reputation value?
A Different Perspective
Goodwill is intangible and hard to quantify.
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