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Profit is not the legitimate purpose of business. The legitimate purpose of business is to provide a product or service
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"Profit is not the legitimate purpose of business. The legitimate purpose of business is to provide a product or service that people need and do it so well that it's profitable"

- James Rouse

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This quote by James Rouse highlights the importance of supplying a quality service or product to customers. He recommends that the primary purpose of a service must not be to earn a profit, however rather to offer a product or service that individuals need. He also suggests that if a company does this well, it will pay. This quote highlights the significance of consumer fulfillment and the need to provide a quality service or product in order to be successful. It also suggests that companies should focus on providing a service or product that individuals need, rather than simply trying to make a profit. This quote highlights the value of client fulfillment and the requirement to offer a quality product and services in order to achieve success. It also recommends that businesses ought to concentrate on supplying a service or product that individuals need, instead of merely attempting to earn a profit.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by James Rouse between April 26, 1914 and April 9, 1996. He/she was a famous Businessman from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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