The brave man, inattentive to his duty, is worth little more to his country than the coward who deserts her in the hour of danger.
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Corporations have neither bodies to kick, nor souls to damn.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Corporations, as entities, lack physical and moral accountability.
In this quote, Andrew Jackson highlights the idea that corporations, as abstract legal entities, do not possess the same physical presence or moral conscience as individuals. This means that they are insulated from the same forms of punishment or accountability that a person would face, leading to potential ethical and social implications regarding their actions and responsibilities.
Themes
CorporationsAccountabilityEthicsMoralityBusiness
In practice
Example use cases
During a debate on corporate regulations, this quote could emphasize the need for stricter accountability.
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