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Competition Quote by Indira Gandhi

“My grandfather once told me that there are two kinds of people: those who work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was less competition there.” quote by Indira Gandhi
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“My grandfather once told me that there are two kinds of people: those who work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was less competition there.”

Indira Gandhi

About This Quote

Two types of people: workers who create and credit‑takers who claim; choose the less competitive path of genuine effort.

In simple terms: Work and avoid credit‑taking.

Key Takeaway

Be the creator, not the taker.

Themes

ethics workplace competition

Mood

critical analytical

Type

reflective pragmatic

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • team projects
  • leadership training
  • entrepreneurship

Key Concepts

social hierarchy motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you recognize genuine contributors?
  • What incentives discourage credit‑taking?
A Different Perspective

Credit‑taking can be socially rewarded.

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