How we cite our quotes: The book doesn't have numbered or titled chapters, but it is broken up into sections with sub-sections under these. We'll call this Chapter:Section:Paragraph.
Quote #7
He resented him as a crass and stupid person who had fallen through luck into flowing prosperity. (6.5.1)
Morris doesn't think that Karp got to where he was through smarts or ingenuity. He had good luck. Morris had nothing but bad. That's all there is to it. Do you agree?
Quote #8
"It's a good store. He sold it Wednesday to two up-to-date Norwegian partners and they will open next week a modern fancy grocery and delicatessen. You will see where your business will go." (6.5.41)
The newest competitor is even worse than the first—a store run by partners who have the money to offer sales, stay open late, and give their store the extra overhead that can make a business shine.
Quote #9
Overwhelmed by pity for the poor refugee, at what he had in all probability lived through, a man who had sweated blood to save a few brutal dollars, Morris, unable to stand the planned dishonesty, came from behind the counter, and taking Podolsky by the coat lapels, told him earnestly that the store was rundown but that a boy with his health and strength, with modern methods and a little cash, could build it up in a reasonable time and make a decent living out of it. (8.4.5)
Morris won't cheat a man, even to save his own family from destitution. He won't compete with dishonesty or other reprehensible tactics. Usually. Push him hard enough, and he may break, as he did with the fire.