No matter how deep a study you make. What you really have to rely on is your own intuition and when it comes down to it, you really don't know what's going to happen until you do it.
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If we cannot make a profit, that means we are committing a sort of crime against society. We take society's capital, we take their people, we take their materials, yet without a good profit, we are using precious resources that could be better used elsewhere.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Profit is essential for ethical business as it ensures resources are used efficiently for societal benefit.
This quote by Konosuke Matsushita emphasizes the ethical responsibility of businesses to generate profit. It suggests that a lack of profit can be seen as a misuse of societal resources, as companies utilize capital, labor, and materials that could be allocated more effectively if the business is not sustainable or profitable. Thus, profit is not just a goal but a moral imperative for ensuring that resources serve the greater good.
Themes
ProfitSocietyResourcesEthicsBusiness
In practice
Example use cases
During a business meeting to emphasize the importance of profitability for sustainability.
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