Archer Quote by Jeffrey Archer
““How about your plan?" "Nothing. Useless. And now we have started on the others I seem to have less time to concentrate on my own." "Why don't I seduce him?" "Not a bad idea, but you'd have to be pretty special to get £100,000 out of him, when he can hang around outside the Hilton or Shepherd Market and get it for £30. If there's one thing we've learnt about that gentleman it's that he expects value for money. At £30 a night it would take you just under 15 years to repay my share, and I'm not sure the other three would be willing to wait that long. Infact I'm not sure they will wait another fifteen days.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Prisoner of Birth by Jeffrey Archer, 2019
A character debates a risky, high‑stakes plan to seduce a wealthy man, weighing moral cost against potential gain.
In simple terms: A risky seduction scheme is considered for financial profit.
Key Takeaway
Weigh ethics versus profit before acting.
Themes
ethics
greed
risk
manipulation
strategy
Mood
tension
cunning
ambitious
Type
narrative
dialogue
character-driven
When to use this quote
- plotting a con
- exploring corrupt ambition
- showing desperation
- illustrating power dynamics
Key Concepts
moral dilemma
financial incentive
character motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the potential gain worth compromising integrity?
- What alternatives could achieve similar goals ethically?
A Different Perspective
The plan’s practicality is questionable, and it may glorify unethical behavior.
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