Conscience Quote by Anita Roddick
“a social conscience is not incompatible with profit.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public interview, Anita Roddick, 1990s
A social conscience can coexist with profit‑making; ethical business is viable.
In simple terms: Ethics and profit can go together.
Key Takeaway
Integrate social responsibility into business models.
Themes
business
ethics
profit
social responsibility
sustainability
Mood
inspirational
pragmatic
Type
business
ethical
When to use this quote
- company strategy
- marketing campaigns
- product development
- community engagement
Key Concepts
corporate social responsibility
ethical entrepreneurship
stakeholder theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can companies measure social impact?
- What incentives align profit with ethics?
A Different Perspective
Profit motives may conflict with deep social change.
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