Beastly Quote by Irving Stone
“Fortune is beastly - it is only suitable for cows and businessmen.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Story of Mankind, 1955
Wealth is suited to those who work hard, like cows or businessmen, not to the idle.
In simple terms: Fortune favors the industrious.
Key Takeaway
Work diligently to earn success.
Themes
industry
wealth
labor
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
satirical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- business
- farm work
- entrepreneurship
- personal finance
Key Concepts
Capitalism
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Is wealth a true measure of success?
- What value does labor bring beyond money?
A Different Perspective
Not all hard work guarantees wealth.
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