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“No scheme pays as well as legitimate business.”

About This Quote

Source Book: The Business of Life, E. W. Howe, 1905

Legitimate enterprises generate the best returns compared to dubious schemes.

In simple terms: Honest work yields the highest profit.

Key Takeaway

Choose honest ventures.

Themes

integrity profit business ethics

Mood

thoughtful pragmatic

Type

advice ethical

When to use this quote

starting a company
investing
career planning

Key Concepts

economics morality risk management

Questions to Reflect On

What ethical standards guide your financial choices?
How do you assess the legitimacy of an opportunity?

A Different Perspective

Illicit schemes may offer quick gains but are unsustainable.

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