Actions that exemplify the limitations of a singular devotion to the profit motive, also draw a troublesome distinction between what is legal and what is moral.

Usman W. Chohan
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Nelson Mandela said, “Actions that exemplify the limitations of a singular devotion to the profit motive, also draw a troublesome distinction between what is legal and what is moral.” Traditionally, the people who get rich are celebrated; however, this is not always the case. The way to get rich in our society is to do things that are against what is moral or ethical. If you want to be rich in our society you must do things that are against what is moral or ethical.

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