Fundamentally, the basis of all modern progress is the efficiency of labor. And the only sure road to restored prosperity is through the thrift and hard work of our people as a whole.
Charles M. SchwabRead
A man to carry on a successful business must have imagination. He must see things as in a vision, a dream of the whole thing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Imagination is essential for achieving business success and realizing visions and dreams.
This quote emphasizes the importance of imagination in business success. Charles M. Schwab suggests that to thrive in a competitive environment, a business leader must envision their goals and ideas as if they were already realized, allowing them to make strategic decisions and inspire others to work towards that vision.
Themes
ImaginationBusinessSuccessVisionDream
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a business seminar to inspire entrepreneurs to harness their creativity.
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All quotes βTo my mind, the best investment a young man starting out in business can possibly make is to give all his time, all his energies, to work - just plain, hard work.
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Lead the life that will make you kindly and friendly to everyone about you, and you will be surprised what a happy life you will lead.
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