Bottom line Quote by George Soros
““It's more difficult, you know, to bring about positive change than it is to make money. It's much easier to make money, because it's a much easier way to measure success — the bottom line. When it comes to social consequences, they've got all different people acting in different ways, very difficult to even have a proper criterion of success. So, it's a difficult task. Why not use an entrepreneurial, rather than a bureaucratic, approach. As long as people genuinely care for the people they're trying to help, they can actually do a lot of good.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Social Entrepreneurship, 2015
Positive social impact is harder to achieve and assess than profit, because success metrics are unclear and outcomes are complex.
In simple terms: Helping people is tougher than making money.
Key Takeaway
Adopt entrepreneurial mindset for social good.
Themes
social impact
entrepreneurship
measurement
compassion
bureaucracy
Mood
thoughtful
determined
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- nonprofit leadership
- policy design
- community projects
- impact investing
Key Concepts
social entrepreneurship
impact assessment
ethical capitalism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we create reliable metrics for social success?
- What entrepreneurial tools best serve community needs?
A Different Perspective
Profit focus can overlook long‑term societal benefits.
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