Confused Quote by Robin Hobb
““Somehow," she said coldly, "you have confused profitable and not profitable for right and wrong. I, however, have not.””
About This Quote
The speaker distinguishes moral profit from financial profit, implying that ethical judgments are separate from economic gain.
In simple terms: Right and wrong aren't always tied to profit.
Question ethical implications beyond money.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- policy making
- personal finance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is profit always unethical?
- When can profit be moral?
Profit motives can obscure moral clarity.