Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.
Charles William EliotRead
All business proceeds on beliefs, or judgments of probabilities, and not on certainties.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Business decisions are based on beliefs and probabilities rather than sure outcomes.
The quote by Charles William Eliot emphasizes that in the world of business, actions and strategies are driven more by beliefs and estimations of future events rather than solid certainties. This highlights the inherent uncertainty in business operations, where leaders must make informed judgments based on incomplete information, thereby navigating risks and opportunities through their understanding and perception of the market.
Themes
BusinessBeliefsProbabilitiesCertaintyDecisions
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker at a business conference discussing market strategies could use this quote to illustrate the importance of intuition.
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