McLeavy: Has no one considered my feelings in all this? Truscott: What percentage do you want? McLeavy: I don't want money. I'm an honest man. Truscott: You'll have to mend your ways then.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- McLeavy feels ignored and is offered money, but he claims he wants honesty instead.
- In plain terms
- He wants his feelings respected, not cash.
- What can you take from it?
- True concerns can’t be bought with money.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people assume money solves emotional issues?
- How can honesty be valued over profit?
Another view
The dialogue is absurd and may not reflect real negotiation.
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