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“Impressive,” Mal said. I shook my head in wonder. “How does he do it?” “Want to know my secret?” Nikolai asked from behind us. We both jumped. He leaned in, looked from left to right, and whispered loudly, “I have a lot of money.” I rolled my eyes. “No, really,” he protested. “A lot of money.” quote by Leigh Bardugo
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““Impressive,” Mal said. I shook my head in wonder. “How does he do it?” “Want to know my secret?” Nikolai asked from behind us. We both jumped. He leaned in, looked from left to right, and whispered loudly, “I have a lot of money.” I rolled my eyes. “No, really,” he protested. “A lot of money.””

Leigh Bardugo

About This Quote

Source Novel: Six of Crows, Leigh Bardugo, 2015

A character boasts about wealth, prompting curiosity and skepticism about the source of power.

In simple terms: Wealth is flaunted, causing wonder and doubt.

Key Takeaway

Question motives behind displays of wealth.

Themes

wealth curiosity skepticism

Mood

cautious skeptical

Type

dialogue character interaction

When to use this quote

  • friendship
  • business negotiations
  • social gatherings

Key Concepts

power dynamics social perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this reveal about how we view money?
  • How do we respond to bravado?
A Different Perspective

Wealth alone doesn't guarantee respect or trust.

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