Businessman Quote by Jacob Bronowski
“The men who made the Industrial Revolution are usually pictured as hardfaced businessmen with no other motive than self-interest. That is certainly wrong. For one thing, many of them were inventors who had come into business that way.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ascent of Man, 1973
Industrial Revolution innovators were driven by curiosity and invention, not just profit.
In simple terms: Inventors motivated by discovery, not greed.
Recognize diverse motives behind historical progress.
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When to use this quote
- technological breakthroughs
- entrepreneurial ventures
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing multiple motives change our view of progress?
- What modern parallels exist?
Economic narratives can oversimplify complex drivers.