Business Quote by Elbert Hubbard
“All wages are based primarily on productive power. Anything else would be charity.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Rich and the Poor, 1905
Wages should reflect productive output, not charity.
In simple terms: Pay for productivity only.
Align compensation with contribution.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- salary negotiations
- performance reviews
- business ethics
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance productivity with social safety nets?
- What defines “productive power”?
Charitable support may be necessary for equity.