The President of the United States should strive to be always mindful of the fact that he serves his party best who serves his country best.
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The bold enterprises are the successful ones. Take counsel of hopes rather than of fears to win in this business.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Boldness in business leads to success, guided by hope rather than fear.
In this quote, Rutherford B. Hayes emphasizes the importance of taking risks and being daring in enterprise. He advocates for focusing on hopeful aspirations instead of being paralyzed by fear, suggesting that such an attitude is essential for achieving success in business endeavors.
Themes
SuccessBoldnessHopeBusinessRisk
In practice
Example use cases
During a business seminar, one might use this quote to inspire entrepreneurs to take courageous actions.
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