Dividends Quote by William Stevenson
““IG Farben's dividends double in the first year that its subsidiary sent Zyklon-B to gas death-camp””
About This Quote
Source Historical Report: Corporate Records, 1940s, Nazi Germany
The quote highlights how a company's profits rose sharply when it supplied Zyklon‑B for extermination, exposing the profit motive behind atrocities.
In simple terms: Profits grew when Zyklon‑B was used for mass murder.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that profit can mask moral horror.
Themes
ethics
corporate responsibility
history
war crimes
Mood
somber
critical
reflective
Type
historical
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- business analysis
- human rights education
- war crime tribunals
- corporate governance
Key Concepts
moral hazard
industrial complicity
economic incentives
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure profit does not override humanity?
- What safeguards prevent corporations from profiting from harm?
A Different Perspective
Profit motives can blind ethical judgment, leading to complicity in evil.
