Business Quote by F.D. Van Amburgh
““No legitimate business man ever got started on the road to permanent success by any other means than that of hard, intelligent work, coupled with an earned credit, plus character.””
About This Quote
Success requires hard, intelligent work, earned credit, and character; shortcuts undermine legitimacy.
In simple terms: Hard work and character lead to success.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate skill, credit, character.
Themes
business
success
ethics
Mood
motivational
serious
Type
advice
statement
When to use this quote
- career planning
- entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
economics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does character play in business?
- How can we measure earned credit?
A Different Perspective
hard work alone may not guarantee success
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