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“You don't have to choose between doing good and doing well. It's a false choice, today more than ever.” quote by Tim Cook
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“You don't have to choose between doing good and doing well. It's a false choice, today more than ever.”

Tim Cook

About This Quote

Source Speech: Apple 2023 Environmental Report, Tim Cook, 2023

Balancing profit with purpose is a false dichotomy; businesses can achieve both ethical impact and financial success.

In simple terms: Profit and purpose can coexist.

Key Takeaway

Align profit goals with social good.

Themes

ethics business sustainability

Mood

inspirational determined

Type

leadership business

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • investment decisions
  • marketing strategies
  • stakeholder engagement

Key Concepts

corporate responsibility triple bottom line

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can your organization measure success beyond profit?
  • What incentives encourage ethical innovation?
A Different Perspective

Market pressure may prioritize short‑term profit over long‑term impact.

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