Animal Quote by Thomas A. Edison
“The money one gets for selling one's soul is always spent in deadening one's conscience, so the net gain at the end of a lifetime is no greater than if the diabolic bargain had not been struck.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on ethics, 1900
Selling one’s soul for money dulls conscience; ultimately, the moral cost outweighs any material gain.
In simple terms: Soul‑selling for profit harms conscience.
Key Takeaway
Beware of compromising values for wealth.
Themes
ethics
materialism
conscience
legacy
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
philosophical
advisory
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- career choices
- political compromises
- personal ambition
Key Concepts
philosophical
moral economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What values would you never trade?
- How do you measure true success?
A Different Perspective
Short‑term gains may seem tempting despite long‑term loss.
