The only reason I'm in Hollywood is that I don't have the moral courage to refuse the money.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker admits to staying in Hollywood solely because they lack the moral courage to turn down the money.
- In plain terms
- I stay in Hollywood because I cannot refuse the money.
- What can you take from it?
- Financial need can override moral objections to work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does money override conscience?
- What would you refuse?
Another view
Some find moral courage to leave lucrative but unethical paths.
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