I am a whore and I am paid very well for high-rise buildings.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The architect admits to selling out his ideals for money. He is honest about the trade-off.
- In plain terms
- He traded principles for a lot of money.
- What can you take from it?
- Admitting compromise is better than hiding it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What would you compromise for success?
- Is honesty about money a virtue?
Another view
It assumes financial gain requires selling one's soul.
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