Buyers Quote by Kobo Abe
“Things have value Because somebody buys them, Because somebody pays money; If you can find a buyer, Even a lie is worth a thousand yen.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Man Who Turned Into a Stick, 1960
Value is assigned by market demand; even falsehoods can be profitable if bought.
In simple terms: Worth depends on buyers, not truth.
Key Takeaway
Question the price of deception.
Themes
economics
ethics
truth
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- advertising
- political propaganda
- financial scams
Key Concepts
market dynamics
moral relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- When does profit outweigh honesty?
- Who benefits from false narratives?
A Different Perspective
Profit motives can corrupt integrity.
