American express Quote by Louie Anderson
“I'm a kid from Minnesota. I like seeing movie stars! So I'm there at The ivy, I've got my shrimp, Eddie Murphy comes in with his gang. I said to the waiter, as any good Midwestern boy would, "Hey, put Eddie's check on my American Express card, but don't tell him that I did it 'til I'm gone." Next day I got a call from manager who said, "Eddie's doing a movie, he was very impressed that you bought him lunch." So remember: sometimes buying people lunch can really work out well for you.”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up Comedy: The Louie Anderson Show, 1990s
Building goodwill through small, unexpected generosity can create valuable connections and opportunities.
In simple terms: Helping others can open doors.
Key Takeaway
Offer help, expect nothing.
Themes
networking
generosity
social capital
Mood
grateful
optimistic
Type
anecdotal
practical
When to use this quote
- business meetings
- networking events
- casual encounters
Key Concepts
reciprocity
relationship building
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you give without expecting return?
- When is generosity strategic?
A Different Perspective
May be seen as manipulative if motives are insincere.
