Nothing worthwhile is ever achieved without deep thought and hard work.
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Money is like manure. It stinks when you pile it; it grows when you spread it
Interpretation
What this quote means
Money should be used wisely and shared, rather than hoarded.
This quote by J. R. D. Tata illustrates the idea that money, much like manure, can have a negative impact if accumulated in excess without purpose. However, when spread out and used effectively, it can lead to growth and benefits for many. The implication is that sharing wealth and using it to create positive outcomes can lead to a flourishing environment for individuals and communities.
Themes
MoneyWealthSharingGrowthWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about philanthropy, this quote can emphasize the importance of donating and helping others.
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All quotes →No success or achievement in material terms is worthwhile unless it serves the needs or interests of the country and its people and is achieved by fair and honest means.
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The wealth gathered by Jamsetji Tata and his sons in half a century of industrial pioneering formed but a minute fraction of the amount by which they enriched the nation. The whole of that wealth is held in trust for the people and used exclusively for their benefit. The cycle is thus complete; what came from the people has gone back to the people many times over.
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