Business Quote by Kazuo Inamori
“Too many people think only of their own profit. But business opportunity seldom knocks on the door of self-centered people. No customer ever goes to a store merely to please the storekeeper.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Ethics, 2008
Self‑centered profit focus blocks business opportunities; serving customers, not personal gain, creates success.
In simple terms: Greedy focus hinders business; serving others opens doors.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize customer service over personal profit.
Themes
ethical business
customer focus
selflessness
opportunity
Mood
inspirational
reflective
pragmatic
Type
Business:1
Business opportunity:1
Customers:1
Doors:0
Opportunity:1
People:1
Please:0
Profit:1
Self:1
Self centered:1
Self centered people:1
Storekeeper:0
Stores:0
Thinking:0
Too many people:0
Opportunity Seldom:0
People Think:0
Profit Business:0
Think Profit:0
When to use this quote
- company training
- customer feedback loops
- mission statements
Key Concepts
service orientation
humility
long‑term growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can businesses align profit with service?
- What practices encourage selflessness?
A Different Perspective
Profit motives can still drive innovation when balanced.
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