Broken leg Quote by Terry Pratchett
““. . . you worked for Harry King, they said, because a broken leg was bad for business, and Harry King was all about business.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld series, 1990s
A character remarks that a broken leg is inconvenient for business, highlighting the absurdity of prioritizing profit over health.
In simple terms: Business can ignore personal suffering.
Key Takeaway
Consider ethics over profit.
Themes
business
ethics
absurdity
Mood
ironic
critical
Type
satirical
commentary
When to use this quote
- workplace injuries
- corporate decisions
- employee welfare
Key Concepts
capitalism
human cost
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance profit with employee health?
- When should profit be secondary?
A Different Perspective
Profit focus may harm people.
