Parents are usually more careful to bestow knowledge on their children rather than virtue, the art of speaking well rather than doing well; but their manners should be of the greatest concern.
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Wealth is the product of energy times intelligence: energy turned into artifacts that advantage human life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Wealth is created through the combination of effort and intellect applied to improve human life.
In this quote, R. Buckminster Fuller emphasizes that true wealth is not merely about money, but rather the result of harnessing our energy and intelligence to create useful artifacts that enhance the quality of life. He suggests that the process of transforming ideas and hard work into tangible benefits for humanity is what drives prosperity and success.
Themes
WealthEnergyIntelligenceSuccessArtifactsHuman Life
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire entrepreneurs to focus on innovation that improves lives.
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