A man who knows he's making money for other people ought to get some of the profits he brings in. Don't make any difference if it's baseball or a bank or a vaudeville show. Its business, I tell you. There ain't no sentiment to it. Forget that stuff.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Professionals deserve a share of the profits they generate, regardless of the industry or sentiment.
- In plain terms
- You deserve a share of the profits you make.
- What can you take from it?
- Merit should be rewarded financially.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is money the only measure of value?
- How do you determine fair pay?
Another view
Sentiment can sometimes matter in business.
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I didn't mean to hit the umpire with the dirt, but I did mean to hit that bastard in the stands.
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