I made a killing on Wall Steet a few years ago...I shot my broker.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Groucho Marx claims he killed his broker for profit.
- In plain terms
- He jokes about financial gain through violence.
- What can you take from it?
- Violence is not a solution.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why use dark humor?
- How do you handle financial loss?
Another view
It trivializes violence and harm.
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