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“That is one trouble about trading on a large scale.You cannot sneak out as you can when you pike along.” quote by Edwin Lefevre
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“That is one trouble about trading on a large scale.You cannot sneak out as you can when you pike along.”

Edwin Lefevre

About This Quote

Source Book: The Man Who Sold The World, 1935

Large‑scale trading lacks the stealth of small‑scale piking; scale brings visibility and risk.

In simple terms: Big trading is harder to hide.

Key Takeaway

Consider risk when scaling operations.

Themes

economics risk scale strategy

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

business philosophical

When to use this quote

  • investment
  • entrepreneurship
  • market analysis
  • regulation

Key Concepts

financial theory business ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risks arise when you expand?
  • How can you maintain agility at scale?
A Different Perspective

Scale can attract competition and scrutiny.

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