A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship.
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I would rather hire a man with enthusiasm, than a man who knows everything.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Enthusiasm is more valuable than mere knowledge in hiring.
This quote highlights the importance of passion and eagerness over just having technical skills or knowledge. Enthusiastic individuals often bring energy, creativity, and a willingness to learn, which can be more beneficial to an organization than simply hiring someone with a vast amount of knowledge but lacking in drive and motivation.
Themes
EnthusiasmLeadershipHiringKnowledgeMotivation
In practice
Example use cases
In a job interview, you could use this quote to emphasize the qualities you value in a candidate.
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