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Customer Quote by Henry Ford

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“It is the customer that pays the wages”

About This Quote

Source Book: My Life and Work, 1922

Customers ultimately fund labor; their purchasing power drives wages and production.

In simple terms: Customers pay wages.

Key Takeaway

Focus on delivering value to customers.

Themes

economics labor business history

Mood

pragmatic instructive

Type

business educational

When to use this quote

pricing strategy
customer service
market analysis

Key Concepts

capitalism value exchange consumer power

Questions to Reflect On

How can businesses ensure fair compensation?
What role do customers play in wage decisions?

A Different Perspective

Assumes fair wages are guaranteed.

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