You are the Master of your Fate, the Captain of your Soul.
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There should be no unemployment. There is large percentage of labor now which cannot make a living because wages are not high enough. That is industry's 2nd job. 1st job is to make good product. 2nd pay a good wage.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Henry Ford emphasizes the importance of fair wages and quality products in ensuring employment and economic stability.
In this quote, Henry Ford argues that unemployment should not exist if industries responsibly provide fair wages alongside producing quality products. He believes that it is an organization's duty to not only focus on manufacturing good products but also to ensure that the wages paid to workers allow them to sustain a living, underscoring a connection between ethical business practices and economic health.
Themes
UnemploymentWagesLaborIndustryEconomics
In practice
Example use cases
During a labor rights conference to advocate for fair wages in industries.
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