Always Quote by Peter Cooper
“I have always recognized that the object of business is to make money in an honorable manner. I have endeavored to remember that the object of life is to do good.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Life of Peter Cooper, 1850s
Business should earn profit ethically while life aims at goodness.
In simple terms: Earn profit honorably, live virtuously.
Key Takeaway
Align profit with principle.
Themes
ethics
business
purpose
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- entrepreneurship
- corporate governance
- personal development
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance profit and ethics?
- What defines an honorable business?
A Different Perspective
Profit alone may conflict with ethical dilemmas.
