A principle for living
Value practical results over rhetoric; what matters is whether a plan works.
J. P. Morgan
102 upvotes · 14 borrows · about 1 hour ago
Value practical results over rhetoric; what matters is whether a plan works.
When necessary, act as a stabilizing force for the wider economy, not merely for personal gain.
77 upvotes · 16 borrowsCultivate relationships based on trust, discretion, and mutual respect.
96 upvotes · 18 borrowsUse power quietly and effectively; avoid unnecessary publicity and let outcomes speak for themselves.
24 upvotes · 15 borrowsInvest in quality and permanence; the best institutions are built to last.
17 upvotes · 35 borrowsSupport strong leadership and clear authority when complex organizations need direction.
26 upvotes · 42 borrowsTreat business as a matter of character as much as money; integrity is inseparable from success.
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