Half Kill Quote by Robert Bloch
““Lowery would half kill himself to make an extra dollar, and he’d be perfectly willing to kill any of his employees for another fifty cents. But””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Man Who Knew Too Much”, 1972
Desperation for money can drive people to extreme, immoral actions, even harming others for trivial gain.
In simple terms: Greed can lead to ruthless behavior.
Key Takeaway
Beware of letting money dictate ethics.
Themes
greed
morality
desperation
Mood
cautionary
serious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- high‑pressure sales
- financial crises
- corporate cutbacks
- personal debt
Key Concepts
ethical decay
human cost
Questions to Reflect On
- What values guide you when money is at stake?
- How do you resist unethical shortcuts?
A Different Perspective
Not all who seek money become violent; context matters.
