And what do you want? Do I have to trust good people? Uncle, good people buy them and sell them every day. So much that I trust some authentic bastard from time to time, in the end it becomes the same. I want to say that I would not bet on either.
In "Inherent Vice" by Thomas Pynchon, a character expresses skepticism about the nature of trust and the concept of good people. The speaker doubts the integrity of individuals, suggesting that even those who appear virtuous are often involved in deceitful practices, such as buying and selling trust. This suspicion leads to the conclusion that relying on anyone is a gamble, regardless of their outward appearance or reputation.
The character's cynical perspective reflects a broader commentary on human relationships and the complexities of morality. This leads to a resignation that, in the end, trusting either good or bad individuals yields similar risks, underscoring the theme of uncertainty in personal connections and the reliability of others.
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