Company Quote by Shimon Peres
“Governments are based on power, companies are based on goodwill, which allows them to invest in the future.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Outlook, United Nations General Assembly, 1996
Power gives governments authority; goodwill fuels companies, enabling long‑term investment and societal progress.
In simple terms: Government power vs. corporate goodwill.
Leverage goodwill for future growth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- business planning
- community development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can corporations maintain goodwill?
- What role does trust play in governance?
Goodwill can be fragile and hard to sustain.