Accounts Quote by Muhammad Yunus
“Business is about problem-solving, but it does not always have to be about maximizing profit. When I went into business, my interest was to figure out how to solve problems I see in front of me. That's why I looked at the poverty issue. I got involved in lots of things to address it, and one of them was money lending with loans and credits and savings accounts, and in the process I created Grameen Bank. So you can also have social objectives. Ask yourself these questions: Who are you? What kind of world do you want?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Peace Prize Lecture, 2006
Business can pursue social goals, not just profit, by addressing real problems like poverty through innovative services.
In simple terms: Business can help society, not just make money.
Key Takeaway
Align profit with purpose.
Themes
social entrepreneurship
impact
finance
poverty alleviation
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- starting a social enterprise
- community development
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
microfinance
social innovation
ethical capitalism
Questions to Reflect On
- What social issue drives you?
- How can you measure impact?
A Different Perspective
Balancing profit and impact can be financially challenging.
