I believe it is my duty to make money and still more money and to use the money I make for the good of my fellow man according to the dictates of my conscience.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker sees profit-making as a duty but insists it must serve others ethically.
- In plain terms
- Making money is your job, but use it to help people.
- What can you take from it?
- Profit should be used responsibly for societal good.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define your duty to others?
- Is making money inherently good or neutral?
Another view
It relies on personal conscience which varies greatly between individuals.
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