It has always been my belief that a man should do his best, regardless of how much he receives for his services, or the number of people he may be serving or the class of people served.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One should strive for excellence regardless of payment or audience size.
- In plain terms
- Do your best work no matter how much you get paid or who you help.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintain high standards regardless of external rewards.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you do your best?
- Does pay change your effort?
Another view
Uncompensated excellence can lead to exploitation over time.
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