Quote by H. L. Mencken

It is business to get and hold his job at all costs. If he can hold it by lying, he will hold it by lying; if lying peters out, he will try to hold it by embracing new truths. His ear is ever close to the ground.

It is business to get and hold his job at all costs. If he c

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This quote suggests that a person's primary focus in the business world is to do whatever it takes to keep their job. They are willing to lie or adapt to new truths if necessary, and are constantly attentive to the changing needs and expectations of their environment. It highlights the competitive and survival-driven nature of the business world, where individuals prioritize their own interests and security above all else.

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