"I fear this little episode does not speak very favourably for my business capacity in those early days, for I certainly ought to have made much more than I did by this really important invention"
- Henry Bessemer
About this Quote
Henry Bessemer's quote assesses his early company decisions and the absence of success he experienced with his creation. He acknowledges that he needs to have made more cash from his innovation, and reveals remorse for not having actually done so. This suggests that he was not as successful as he could have remained in his early business endeavours. He may have did not have the required service acumen to make the most of his invention, or he might have been too unskilled to acknowledge the potential of his innovation. Whatever the reason, he is clearly disappointed in himself for not having actually achieved more. His quote works as a tip to business owners to be aware of the potential of their creations and to make the most of their company chances. It likewise serves as a reminder to be humble and to recognize our own imperfections.
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