Add Quote by Benjamin Franklin Fairless
“We believe that there is one economic lesson which our twentieth century experience has demonstrated conclusively-that America can no more survive and grow without big business than it can survive and grow without small business… the two are interdependent. You cannot strengthen one by weakening the other, and you cannot add to the stature of a dwarf by cutting off the legs of a giant.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Conference, 1950s
Economic health depends on both large and small enterprises; they support each other’s success.
In simple terms: Big and small businesses need each other.
Key Takeaway
Support policies that nurture both large and small firms.
Themes
economics
interdependence
business strategy
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
economic
strategic
When to use this quote
- regulatory reform
- investment decisions
- entrepreneurial support
Key Concepts
market dynamics
competition
collaboration
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can foster mutual growth?
- How do small firms innovate differently?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on one size may ignore the benefits of a balanced economy.
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