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“If there was a university degree for greed, you cunts would all get first-class honours.” quote by Paul Keating
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“If there was a university degree for greed, you cunts would all get first-class honours.”

Paul Keating

About This Quote

The speaker sarcastically claims that greed would be a top‑earning degree, implying moral criticism.

In simple terms: Greed would earn top honors, sarcastically.

Key Takeaway

Question the value of greed.

Themes

critique greed education

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

satirical political commentary

When to use this quote

  • politics
  • business ethics
  • personal ambition

Key Concepts

morality satire social commentary

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is greed ever justified?
  • How does society reward greed?
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