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Lee R. Raymond quotes

American Businessman August 13, 1938

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In every aspect of life, including the economic dimension, we are always challenged to do the right thing. In many cases in the market system, which allows a great deal of latitude for human choice, people can get carried away to excess. Lee R. Raymond
We should seek a system that provides outlets for those skills and talents so that everyone can find a way to work and serve in a manner that best suits the strengths of each individual. Lee R. Raymond
He or she must be successful in economic terms, but always within an ethical framework. Whether his or her constituency is a corporation and its shareholders or the customers in a small and privately held business, his or her first responsibility is to serve that constituency. Lee R. Raymond
In some of the countries where we operate, there is a tradition of corruption, in which the political elites work with business in the framework of unsavory relationships. Lee R. Raymond
Lee R. Raymond quote: "The freedoms that people have that flow from all civic..."
The freedoms that people have that flow from all civic institutions fundamentally come from the success of a market system. Lee R. Raymond
It is the potential for economic growth that provides the basis for the development of countries, for bringing to people essential goods and services, such as water to drink and facilities for healthcare. Lee R. Raymond
A free economy is as essential to society as democratic political institutions. A strong market-based economy is the fertile ground for democratic freedoms that we think are important. Lee R. Raymond
The market system requires that people be committed and willing to work hard. Inherent with that is what I call a merit system, which I think gives people the greatest opportunity. Lee R. Raymond
Lee R. Raymond quote: "The main professional responsibility of a person in business..."
The main professional responsibility of a person in business is business. Lee R. Raymond
Lee R. Raymond quote: "Ethical conduct is something that becomes inherent in an..."
Ethical conduct is something that becomes inherent in an organization over a long period of time. Lee R. Raymond
Lee R. Raymond quote: "It is important to remember that all business has an impact on..."
It is important to remember that all business has an impact on the lives of real people. Lee R. Raymond
I have a great deal of difficulty with those who live in a hugely prosperous country telling people in the developing world that they should be deprived of a critical source of energy. Lee R. Raymond
There is hardly an activity that a person can think about that does not intrinsically involve energy, most of which is currently provided by fossil fuels. Lee R. Raymond
We have seen that in this country in the last few years, particularly on Wall Street, with the rise of the old human frailty of greed. This occurs when people begin to serve only their own needs to the detriment of everyone else. Lee R. Raymond
We obviously want to produce things that people want. We are going to continue to do that in an environmentally responsible way, while still being aware of the physical, scientific, and practical issues that we have to deal with. Lee R. Raymond

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