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If money was my only motivation, I would organize myself differently
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"If money was my only motivation, I would organize myself differently"

- Placido Domingo

About this Quote

This quote by Placido Domingo talks to the significance of having a function beyond money. It suggests that if cash was the only motivation, then the person would be more focused on the monetary gains of their actions, instead of the purpose or implying behind them. This indicates that money should not be the only consider decision-making, which there should be a higher concentrate on the value of the work itself. It also suggests that if money was the only motivation, then the individual would be most likely to take shortcuts or make choices that are not in their best interest. This quote encourages people to believe beyond the financial gains of their actions and to concentrate on the function and meaning behind them. It is a pointer that money need to not be the only factor in decision-making, and that there must be a higher concentrate on the value of the work itself.

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Spain Flag This quote is written / told by Placido Domingo somewhere between January 21, 1941 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from Spain. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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