Thorstein Veblen Quotes about Business

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With the exception of the instinct of self-preservation, the propensity for emulation is probably the strongest and most alert and persistent of the economic motives proper.

With the exception of the instinct of self-preservation, the propensity for emulation is probably the strongest and most alert and persistent of the economic motives proper.

Thorstein Veblen

Business, Self, Emulation

The Theory of the Leisure Class ch. 5 (1899)

No one travelling on a business trip would be missed if he failed to arrive.

Thorstein Veblen

Business, Would Be, Business Trips

All business sagacity reduces itself in the last analysis to judicious use of sabotage.

Thorstein Veblen

Business, Analysis, Use

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