I wish I could write a book that will be read for as long as our civilization lasts... I would value it much more highly than any business success if I could contribute to an understanding of the world in which we live or, better yet, if I could help to preserve the economic and political system that has allowed me to flourish as a participant.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Soros values lasting intellectual contribution over business success. He wants to help preserve the systems that enabled his growth.
- In plain terms
- He prefers writing timeless books to making money. He wants to protect the systems that helped him.
- What can you take from it?
- Contributing to society outlasts business wins.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What lasts longer: money or ideas?
- How do you want to be remembered?
Another view
Predicting what lasts for civilization is uncertain.
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