Bottom line Quote by Margaret Atwood
““The CorpSeCorps always substituted rumour for action, if action would cost them anything. They believed in the bottom line.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Handmaid’s Tale, 1985
Rumors replace decisive action when people avoid risk, prioritizing profit over truth.
In simple terms: Rumors over action for profit.
Key Takeaway
Challenge rumors with decisive action.
Themes
media
truth
profit
risk
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
literary
political
When to use this quote
- business meetings
- political campaigns
- community organizing
Key Concepts
information flow
ethical decision‑making
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you chosen truth over profit?
- How can you act despite uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
Action may be costly and impractical.
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