Labour Quote by Alfred Marshall
“All labour is directed towards producing some effect.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Principles of Economics, 1890
Labor is directed toward creating some result or effect.
In simple terms: Work aims to produce outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Focus on productive goals.
Themes
labor
purpose
productivity
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
academic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- project management
- career planning
- policy design
Key Concepts
economics
goal orientation
Questions to Reflect On
- What effect do you want your work to have?
- How do you measure labor success?
A Different Perspective
Outcomes may be unclear or unintended.
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