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“Admire a small ship, but put your freight in a large one; for the larger the load, the greater will be the profit upon profit.” quote by Hesiod
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“Admire a small ship, but put your freight in a large one; for the larger the load, the greater will be the profit upon profit.”

Hesiod

About This Quote

Source Poem: Works and Days, 8th century BC

Invest in larger ventures for greater returns, emphasizing scale as a key to amplified profit.

In simple terms: Big investments yield bigger profits.

Key Takeaway

Think big for higher returns.

Themes

economics investment scale

Mood

pragmatic analytical

Type

financial motivational

When to use this quote

  • business planning
  • financial advising
  • entrepreneurial ventures

Key Concepts

risk management wealth building strategic planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you comfortable with larger risks?
  • How do you balance scale and safety?
A Different Perspective

Large risks can lead to loss.

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