Business Quote by Robin Sacredfire
““Doing business has much more to do with war than education. Most people are not logical but intuitive in their choices. Their values are fruit of years of indoctrination and their virtues are ignored, and as much as they insult the most virtuous and valuable they encounter if, and only if, they can ever recognize such extremely rare souls. In other words, you do more for yourself if you act like you are a warrior and your life is a battlefield. You do more for others by punishing them with emotional pain, the same or more than what they make you feel. I wish I could say things are or could be different, but this is not paradise, this is planet Earth. If you create a paradise on Earth, you will find yourself isolated most of the times. Simply because most people are like demons creating their own hell. What others claim to be normal, is only normal if you want to be in hell.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown author, 2020s, personal philosophical monologue
The speaker likens business and life to warfare, emphasizing intuition over logic, the impact of indoctrination, and the rarity of virtuous people, suggesting that acting as a warrior and inflicting emotional pain can be a strategy, but warns that creating a paradise isolates one because most people create their own suffering.
In simple terms: Business and life are like battles; few are truly virtuous, and many create their own suffering.
Key Takeaway
Act decisively, but beware of isolating yourself.
Themes
war
intuition
virtue
isolation
human nature
Mood
cynical
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
motivational
When to use this quote
- corporate negotiations
- personal relationships
- leadership challenges
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
psychology
social dynamics
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you achieve goals without treating others as enemies?
- How does recognizing others' suffering change your approach?
A Different Perspective
Relying on aggression can damage trust and long‑term success.
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