Deals Quote by Hillary Clinton
“When you guys go into some kind of a deal, you know, are you going to do that development or not, are you going to do that renovation or not, you know, you look at the numbers. You try to figure out what's going to work and what's not going to work.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign remarks, 2016
Assessing project viability requires weighing costs, benefits, and risks before committing resources.
In simple terms: We must evaluate numbers before starting a deal.
Key Takeaway
Analyze risks and benefits first.
Themes
decision making
risk assessment
planning
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
advice
strategic
When to use this quote
- business negotiations
- real estate deals
- budget planning
Key Concepts
cost‑benefit analysis
strategic evaluation
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden values could be missed?
- How do you balance short‑term costs with long‑term gains?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook intangible benefits or long‑term strategic value.
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