You should not allow yourself the luxuries of discouragement of despair. Bounce back immediately, and welcome the adversity because it produces harder thinking and harder drive to get to the objective.
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Like sex in Victorian England, the reality of Big Business today is our big dirty secret.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the hidden and often uncomfortable truths about big business in society, akin to the taboo nature of sex in Victorian England.
Ralph Nader's quote draws a parallel between the societal repression of discussing sex in Victorian England and the contemporary reluctance to openly confront the imperfections and ethical dilemmas associated with big business. It suggests that many aspects of corporate life are obscured from public view, hinting at a collective awareness of these issues but a hesitance to engage with them directly.
Themes
Big BusinessSecrecyTruthCorporateEthics
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech on corporate ethics, you might say, 'As Ralph Nader pointed out, our understanding of big business often hides painful truths, much like the secrets of Victorian society.'
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