Become rich Quote by Odd Nerdrum
“I believe in positive despotism. That means an exchange between people. I'm thinking about the fact that someone serves me breakfast in my bed. I can not see anything wrong in that. Because everything is a question of exchanges between people. Everyone has some specific possibilities and can to a certain extent do whatever they want. If one wants to become rich one can study economy and if one wants to be poor one can choose to become a professor in butterfly wings for example. So we can choose.”
About This Quote
Positive despotism suggests mutual exchange, but the metaphor of “choosing” poverty or wealth oversimplifies systemic constraints.
In simple terms: Exchange idea, but ignores social structures.
Key Takeaway
Consider how power and opportunity shape choices.
Themes
philosophy
economics
social critique
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
sociopolitical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- economic education
- personal planning
Key Concepts
exchange theory
inequality
personal agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What societal factors limit true choice?
- How does power affect everyday exchanges?
A Different Perspective
The notion of “choosing” poverty ignores structural barriers.
