Profits Quotes

385 quotes by 304 authors

The danger of tautological propositions is considerable in discussions of the concept of normal profits. Because supernormal profits seem to invite newcomers to an industry… — Fritz Machlup
For equity markets, the combination of low interest rates, strong economic growth and low inflation has proved very beneficial, with global share markets rising solidly… — Ian Macfarlane
Failing to warn the citizens of a looming weapon of mass destruction- and that's what global warming is- in order to protect oil company profits,… — Bill Maher
Businesses just want to increase their profits; it's up to the government to make sure they distribute enough of those profits so workers have the… — Jose Mujica
Growth is the mantra of our society because the economy can't remain healthy without growth.Impregnable monopolies aside (and these are few), profits are both the… — Robert Heilbroner
In this system, which tends to devour everything which stands in the way of increased profits, whatever is fragile, like the environment, is defenseless before… — Pope Francis
The economic expansion that began in 2001, while it has been great for corporate profits, has yet to produce any significant gains for ordinary working… — Paul Krugman
History, that is to say, the unconscious, universal life of humanity, in the aggregate, every moment profits by the life of kings for itself, as… — Leo Tolstoy
Passive commerce . . . should thus . . . [compel us] to content ourselves with the first price of our commodities, and to see… — Alexander Hamilton
In a truly great company profits and cash flow become like blood and water to a healthy body: They are absolutely essential for life but… — James C. Collins
Profits are better than wages. Wages make you a living; profits make you a fortune. — Jim Rohn
The few who understand the system, will either be so interested from it's profits or so dependent on it's favors, that there will be no… — Mayer Amschel Rothschild
Profits are what you make when not working. — Michael Pare
Happiness lies not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort. The joy and… — Franklin D. Roosevelt
What is the single most important thing for a company? Is it the building? Is it the stock? Is it the turnover? Itâ€™s the people,… — Ricky Gervais
It [the pharmaceutical industry] is the most profitable industry in the world, and partially funds the US government. It surpasses oil in terms of profits… — Margot Kidder
People, and not only Americans, are losing their sons, husbands, brothers, and fathers for no other reason than the profits of US armaments corporations, and… — Paul Craig Roberts
There is work that profits children, and there is work that brings profit only to employers. The object of employing children is not to train… — Lewis Hine
These motivational tapes have really inspired me! I'm going to make a million dollars, buy my own company and retire early. Then, I'm going to… — Randy Glasbergen
Success by the laws of competition signifies a victory over others by obtaining the direction and profits of their work. This is the real source… — John Ruskin

Who Wrote These Profits Quotes

304 authors contributed a total of 385 Profits Quotes, led by these top contributors: