Achievement Quote by Alice Foote MacDougall
“That is the wearisome part of business - there is no peace, no sense of certain, permanent achievement, no stability. The unexpected, and usually the awful, is forever happening.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Commentary, 19th Century
Business constantly changes, offering no lasting certainty or stability; unexpected challenges are perpetual.
In simple terms: Business is unstable and unpredictable.
Key Takeaway
Embrace adaptability.
Themes
change
uncertainty
business
resilience
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- entrepreneurship
- career planning
- risk management
- crisis response
Key Concepts
impermanence
risk
expectation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prepare for inevitable change?
- What structures can create a sense of stability?
A Different Perspective
Stability may be achievable through strategic foresight.
