Business Quote by Edward Miner Gallaudet
“As eternity is longer than time, as mind is stronger than matter, as thought is swifter than the wind, as genius is more potent than gold, so will the results of well-directed labors toward the development of man's higher faculties ever outweigh a thousand fold any estimate in the currency of commerce, which man can put upon such efforts.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Deaf-Mute College Annual Report, 1865
Human intellect and effort can surpass material wealth, yielding benefits far beyond monetary value.
In simple terms: Mind and work outweigh money.
Key Takeaway
Value intellectual labor over profit.
Themes
intellect
effort
value
wealth
philosophy
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- scientific research
- policy making
- philanthropy
Key Concepts
human potential
economic philosophy
education
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we measure the worth of intellectual contributions?
- What incentives encourage work toward higher faculties?
A Different Perspective
Material wealth alone cannot guarantee lasting impact.
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