Blood Quote by Will Rogers
“I'm not against (bull fighting). Some nations like to see blood, and some like to see their victims suffer from speculation... They kill the bull very quick. Wall Street lets you live and suffer.”
About This Quote
Criticizes both bullfighting and Wall Street for exploiting suffering, noting swift killing of bulls versus prolonged financial distress.
In simple terms: Both spectacle and finance cause suffering.
Question the ethics of entertainment and finance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- sports events
- stock market
- consumer culture
- policy debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is all financial gain inherently harmful?
- Can cultural traditions be reformed?
Complex systems have nuanced impacts beyond simple condemnation.