Expensive Quote by Morton Blackwell
“Make the opponents' goal more expensive than it's worth.”
About This Quote
Encourage opponents to incur costs that outweigh their benefits, discouraging their actions.
In simple terms: Make opponent’s goals too costly.
Key Takeaway
Raise opponent’s costs.
Themes
strategy
competition
deterrence
Mood
cautious
strategic
Type
tactical
advisory
When to use this quote
- business negotiations
- political campaigns
- market competition
- legal disputes
Key Concepts
cost‑benefit analysis
game theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ethically increase opponent’s costs?
- When is this strategy justified?
A Different Perspective
May provoke retaliation or escalation.
