Business Quote by Thomas Chandler Haliburton
“Vanity is not half a bad principle, if it will but stick to legitimate business.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Clockmaker, 1840
Vanity can be acceptable if it serves honest, productive purposes.
In simple terms: Pride is okay when it drives legitimate work.
Channel self‑esteem into ethical endeavors.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- entrepreneurship
- public service
- personal branding
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does pride become harmful?
- How can you ensure ambition remains ethical?
Excessive vanity may still corrupt intentions.