Business Quote by George Jung
“In fact, I was welcomed. There were movie stars and rock stars. I became a pot star. I glorified in that. And of course as time wore on the business began to expand and grow. It went from more or less a college fun thing to a serious business. As the money grew, the power grew.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "The Rise and Fall of a Drug Lord", 1995
Power and money grow together, transforming a casual venture into a serious enterprise.
In simple terms: Money fuels power.
Key Takeaway
Watch growth to avoid moral decline.
Themes
ambition
corruption
growth
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
cautionary
reflective
When to use this quote
- entrepreneurship
- entertainment industry
- personal finance
Key Concepts
ethical decay
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can protect integrity?
- How does success change personal priorities?
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