Business is the salt of life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Engaging in business gives purpose and structure to life, like salt adds flavor.
- In plain terms
- Work makes life meaningful.
- What can you take from it?
- Business and work add value to daily existence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does your work give your life flavor?
- What is the purpose of business?
Another view
Some find meaning outside of business or labor.
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