Activity Quote by Steven Magee
““If I have seen further than those before me, it is because I did not engage in the frauds.””
About This Quote
The speaker credits their ability to see beyond predecessors to avoiding deceptive shortcuts, implying integrity leads to clearer insight.
In simple terms: Seeing further comes from honesty, not cheating.
Key Takeaway
Avoid shortcuts; seek truth.
Themes
integrity
vision
knowledge
authenticity
progress
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- research
- leadership
- personal development
- innovation
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What shortcuts have you resisted for integrity?
- How does honesty shape your long‑term vision?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding fraud may limit rapid gains.
![“Over the years, Charlie [Munger, Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman] and I have observed many accounting-based frauds of staggering size. Few of the perpetrators have been punished; many have not even been censured. It has been far safer to steal large sums with pen than small sums with a gun.” quote by Warren Buffett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/41f/warren-buffett-183_accounting_over-the-years-charlie-munger-berkshire_599521.jpg)
