Love Quote by Soseki Natsume
![“Admittedly, there's a certain coarseness about [businessmen]; for there's no point in even trying to be [one] unless your love for money is so absolute that you're ready to accompany it on the walk to a double suicide. For money, believe you me, is a hard mistress, and none of her lovers are let…” quote by Soseki Natsume](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9e7/soseki-natsume-9685_love_admittedly-there-s-a-certain-coarseness_2924961.jpg)
““Admittedly, there's a certain coarseness about [businessmen]; for there's no point in even trying to be [one] unless your love for money is so absolute that you're ready to accompany it on the walk to a double suicide. For money, believe you me, is a hard mistress, and none of her lovers are let off lightly. As a matter of fact, I've just been visiting a businessman and, according to him, the only way to succeed is to practice the "triangled" technique: try to escape your obligations, annihilate your kindly feelings, and geld yourself of the sense of shame.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Kokoro, 1914
Businessmen are portrayed as morally compromised, driven by obsessive love for money, leading to loss of empathy and shame.
In simple terms: Greed can corrupt morals and erode compassion.
Key Takeaway
Balance ambition with ethical integrity.
Themes
greed
morality
business
psychology
Mood
cautionary
thought‑provoking
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- financial planning
- personal ethics
Key Concepts
ethical dilemmas
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- Can success be achieved without compromising values?
- What safeguards can protect integrity?
A Different Perspective
Ambition without conscience can be destructive.
