Half the day he engages in the most ruthless financial exploitations, ruining the lives of hundreds of thousands, even millions. The other half [of the day] he just gives part of it back.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This quote describes the contrast between the author's financial activities that ruin lives and his charitable giving.
- In plain terms
- I make money by hurting people financially, but I give some of it back to help.
- What can you take from it?
- Use profits from risky finance to support social good.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does giving offset harm?
- Is financial risk ethical?
Another view
Some argue that harmful financial practices should be stopped rather than offset by charity.
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