The progress of the world depends almost entirely upon education.
George EastmanRead
If a man has wealth, he has to make a choice, because there is the money heaping up. He can keep it together in a bunch, and then leave it for others to administer after he is dead. Or he can get it into action and have fun, while he is still alive. I prefer getting it into action and adapting it to human needs, and making the plan work.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Wealth should be actively used to benefit oneself and others rather than being hoarded.
In this quote, George Eastman emphasizes the importance of not just accumulating wealth, but also using it wisely while one is alive. He advocates for taking action with one's resources to meet human needs and enjoy life, rather than simply leaving wealth behind for others to handle after death.
Themes
WealthActionEnjoymentHuman Needs
In practice
Example use cases
In a financial planning seminar, one could cite this quote to encourage active investment.
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