--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: In America profit is everything. They…" description: "\"“In America profit is everything. They would never suspect honor. Money, greed, even revenge. But never honor.”\" — Misha" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8fc/misha-39674_cyberpunk_in-america-profit-is-everything-they-wou_57190.jpg" --- # In America profit is everything. They would never suspect… ![“In America profit is everything. They would never suspect honor. Money, greed, even revenge. But never honor.” quote by Misha](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8fc/misha-39674_cyberpunk_in-america-profit-is-everything-they-wou_57190.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8fc/misha-39674_cyberpunk_in-america-profit-is-everything-they-wou_57190.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8fc/misha-39674_cyberpunk_in-america-profit-is-everything-they-wou_57190.jpg) > ““In America profit is everything. They would never suspect honor. Money, greed, even revenge. But never honor.”” [Misha](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/misha/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote critiques a cultural hierarchy that values material gain and personal vendettas over moral integrity, suggesting that honor is dismissed in favor of profit. **In simple terms:** Profit outweighs honor in America. Key Takeaway Honor is sacrificed for wealth. Themes materialism ethics cultural critique values honor Mood cynical critical somber Type observation critique cultural commentary When to use this quote - business decisions - political negotiations - personal relationships - media narratives - legal disputes Key Concepts profit honor greed revenge Practical Applications - ethical leadership training - corporate culture audits Questions to Reflect On - How does prioritizing profit affect societal trust? - Can honor be restored in profit-driven environments? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Cyberpunk](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cyberpunk/) [Greed](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/greed/) [Money](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/money/) ## Related quotes > [Honor, without money, is a mere malady.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jean-racine/honor-without-money-is-a-mere-malady/) [Jean Racine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jean-racine/) > [“As Pierre Bourdieu was later to point out in describing a similar economy of trust in contemporary Algeria: it’s quite possible to turn honor…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-graeber/as-pierre-bourdieu-was-later-to-point-out-in-describing-a-similar/) [David Graeber](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-graeber/) > [“Spanish proverb: honor and money are not to be found in the same purse.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/arthur-schopenhaur/spanish-proverb-honor-and-money-are-not-to-be-found-in-the-same-purse/) [Arthur Schopenhaur](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/arthur-schopenhaur/) > [There were few who preferred honor to money.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sallust/there-were-few-who-preferred-honor-to-money/) [Sallust](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sallust/) > [“You'd sell out too if you had half a chance." 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