Exchange Quote by Iceberg Slim
“Fair exchange, as the old saw goes is never robbery”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Pimp: The Story of My Life, 1967, USA
States that fair exchange is not theft, implying moral relativism in transactions.
In simple terms: Fair trade isn’t robbery.
Question fairness in deals.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business negotiations
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is all exchange truly fair?
- When does fairness become exploitation?
May ignore power imbalances.