You are the Master of your Fate, the Captain of your Soul.
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There is one rule for the industrialist and that is: Make the best quality of goods possible at the lowest cost possible, paying the highest wages possible.
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What this quote means
Henry Ford emphasizes the importance of producing quality goods cost-effectively while ensuring fair wages.
In this quote, Henry Ford outlines a principle that should guide industrialists in their business practices. He argues that true success in industry comes not just from profit maximization, but from providing the best possible quality of goods to consumers, producing them at the lowest feasible cost, and ensuring that workers are paid fairly. This approach not only creates value for customers and employees alike but also fosters a sustainable and ethical business environment.
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IndustrialistQualityGoodsCostWages
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a business seminar to highlight the importance of ethical manufacturing practices.
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