Better place Quote by Les Wexner
“I think different societies, cultures, individuals, teams of people, make the world a better place. The founding fathers, they made New England, they made those 13 colonies. I don't know if they thought they were changing the world or just changing their world, but they did make the world a better place. Doctors that cure patients or cure diseases or make discoveries, they're making the world a better place. Can I make the world a better place by selling underpants? Not really. That's just the means. That gives me resources to try to make the world a better place.”
About This Quote
Notes various contributions to a better world, questioning means versus ends.
In simple terms: People improve the world through actions, not just means.
Key Takeaway
Focus on purposeful actions over tools.
Themes
society
contribution
purpose
Mood
reflective
purposeful
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- business
- science
- public service
- innovation
Key Concepts
Impact
means vs ends
legacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you align means with purpose?
- What actions meaning you improve the world?
A Different Perspective
Means can be ethically ambiguous.
