Stealing Quote by Jarod Kintz
““Nobody’s going to notice what’s not there, unless something was there and now is not. But if it wasn’t there all along, it’s mine for the taking, and nobody’s going to say nothing. It’s not stealing if I take something that isn’t there, even if I do so sneakily and I wait until nobody’s looking. But I don’t care if nobody is looking at me, because stare all day long, nobody doesn’t exist.””
About This Quote
The speaker claims that invisible or non‑existent things can be taken without moral blame, especially when unnoticed.
In simple terms: Taking what isn’t there feels harmless if unseen.
Key Takeaway
Question the ethics of unseen actions.
Themes
ethics
perception
ownership
Mood
cynical
detached
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- crime
- online anonymity
- intellectual property theft
- stealth marketing
Key Concepts
moral relativism
invisibility
exploitation
Questions to Reflect On
- What would happen if everyone acted only when unobserved?
- Does invisibility justify taking?
A Different Perspective
Even if unseen, actions affect others and can be unethical.
