Bullshit Quote by Jennifer Egan
“We lie. That's what we do. You're selling me a line of bullshit and you want me to sell you a line of bullshit back so you can write a major line of bullshit and be paid for it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan, 2010
The quote critiques the cyclical nature of deceit in commerce and art, where each party sells false narratives to the other for profit.
In simple terms: Deceit in business and art creates a loop of false promises.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reject transactional dishonesty.
Themes
deception
commerce
art
authenticity
Mood
cynical
critical
Type
satirical
observational
When to use this quote
- marketing meetings
- creative collaborations
- contract negotiations
Key Concepts
ethical criticism
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you see any genuine exchanges in your field?
- How can honesty be incentivized?
A Different Perspective
The statement may overgeneralize all professional interactions as dishonest.
![“I wouldn't mind gigging around the same era as Jesus, after he gives his speech about the meek and how blessed they are and all that type of bullshit, going up there and doing a flat 20 [minutes]. I reckon I'd have better stagecraft and presence than Jesus. Yea, I'm a better stand-up comedian than…” quote by Jim Jefferies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0fb/jim-jefferies-8092_blessed_i-wouldn-t-mind-gigging-around-the-same_24477.jpg)
