The man who begins to go to bed forty minutes before he opens his bedroom door is bored; that is to say, he is not living.
Arnold BennettRead
Much ingenuity with a little money is vastly more profitable and amusing than much money without ingenuity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Creativity and resourcefulness are more valuable than having a lot of money without innovation.
This quote emphasizes the importance of ingenuity and creativity over mere financial resources. It suggests that using intelligence and inventiveness can yield greater results and enjoyment than simply relying on wealth alone, highlighting the value of innovative thinking in achieving success and fulfillment.
Themes
IngenuityMoneyCreativityProfitabilityInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
In a business seminar to illustrate the importance of innovation over capital.
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