'They might have occurred if either General Dreedle or General Peckem had once evinced an interest in taking part in orgies with him, but neither ever did, and the colonel was certainly not going to waste his time and energy making love to beautiful women unless there was something in it for him.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The colonel only pursues romantic interests if there is a clear personal gain.
- In plain terms
- He will not waste effort on women unless he gains something.
- What can you take from it?
- Notice transactional relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you pursue people?
- Is love always about gain?
Another view
It generalizes human behavior as purely transactional.
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