Like Businessman Quote by Leigh Bardugo
““she’d thought it was a matter of taste, but she’d come to understand that it was a joke he played on the upstanding merchers. He enjoyed looking like one of them. “I’m a businessman,” he’d told her. “No more, no less.” “You’re a thief, Kaz.” “Isn’t that what I just said?” Now””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Six of Crows, 2015, dialogue between Kaz Brekker and Inej
The passage reveals a character’s self‑justification of deceit, masking criminal intent behind a business façade, exposing the blurred line between legitimacy and theft.
In simple terms: He pretends to be a businessman while being a thief.
Key Takeaway
Question appearances.
Themes
deception
morality
identity
power dynamics
Mood
cynical
intriguing
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- crime
- business negotiations
- personal relationships
- political intrigue
Key Concepts
self‑justification
ethical ambiguity
role‑playing
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you rationalize unethical actions?
- What does “business” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Moral ambiguity can erode trust.
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