Business Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“Seven Deadly Sins Wealth without work Pleasure without conscience Science without humanity Knowledge without character Politics without principle Commerce without morality Worship without sacrifice.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown (attributed)
The quote lists seven vices paired with wealth, showing moral decay when essential virtues are missing.
In simple terms: Wealth without ethics leads to corruption.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate moral foundations alongside material pursuits.
Themes
ethics
society
corruption
values
morality
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
cautionary
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- business leadership
- policy making
- education curricula
- personal development
- media commentary
Key Concepts
vice
capitalism
human nature
political ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Which of these vices is most prevalent today?
- How can societies balance wealth and conscience?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex societal issues into moral binaries.
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