Art Quote by Jean Giraudoux
“A stock certificate is not a tool, like a shovel, or a commodity, like a pound of cheese. What we sell a customer is not a share in a business, but a view of the Elysian Fields. A financier is a creative artist. Our function is to stimulate the imagination. We are poets!”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on finance and creativity, 1970s
Finance is portrayed as an artistic act, selling imagination rather than tangible assets.
In simple terms: Financing is about selling ideas, not just numbers.
Key Takeaway
Treat financial products as creative concepts.
Themes
finance
creativity
imagination
artistry
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- selling investments
- marketing financial services
- client consultations
Key Concepts
symbolic value
creative economics
psychology of value
Questions to Reflect On
- How does framing finance as art affect client trust?
- What responsibilities do financiers have when selling visions?
A Different Perspective
Risk of over‑romanticizing finance can mislead investors.
